Tornado Warning 13, NWS Melbourne, FL

Issued

Dec 20, 2018, 10:46 AM EST (15:46 UTC)

Expired

Dec 20, 2018, 11:15 AM EST

In force

29 min

Issued by

NWS Melbourne, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

Counties Seminole County, FL, Volusia County, FL

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KMLB 201546
TORMLB
FLC117-127-201615-
/O.NEW.KMLB.TO.W.0013.181220T1546Z-181220T1615Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1046 AM EST THU DEC 20 2018

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Seminole County in east central Florida...
  Southeastern Volusia County in east central Florida...

* Until 1115 AM EST.

* At 1046 AM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both 
  tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located over Geneva, 
  moving northeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northeastern Seminole and southeastern Volusia Counties, including
  the following locations... Lake Harney.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2868 8109 2871 8119 2897 8111 2890 8088
TIME...MOT...LOC 1546Z 209DEG 40KT 2875 8111 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Rodriguez

665 
WWUS52 KMLB 201605
SVSMLB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1105 AM EST THU DEC 20 2018

FLC117-201614-
/O.CAN.KMLB.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181220T1615Z/
Seminole FL-
1105 AM EST THU DEC 20 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SEMINOLE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM EST for east central
Florida.

LAT...LON 2877 8101 2881 8106 2887 8103 2895 8104
      2890 8088
TIME...MOT...LOC 1604Z 209DEG 40KT 2893 8100 

$$

FLC127-201615-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181220T1615Z/
Volusia FL-
1105 AM EST THU DEC 20 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN VOLUSIA COUNTY...

At 1104 AM EST, a severe squall line capable of producing both 
tornadoes and straight line wind damage was located from near 
Edgewater to Farmton, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Volusia County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2877 8101 2881 8106 2887 8103 2895 8104
      2890 8088
TIME...MOT...LOC 1604Z 209DEG 40KT 2893 8100 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Cristaldi

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