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Tornado Warning 16, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this tornado warning at Jun 6, 2020, 7:22 PM EDT for Orange County, Seminole County, Florida. It was in force for 38 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 6, 2020, 7:22 PM EDT (23:22 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 6, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Orange County, FL, Seminole County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 7:26 PM EDT | TORNADO | 4 Wsw Azalea Park, FL | SEVERAL TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON HOMES IN EAST ORLANDO, ON HARDING ROAD, BRIECLIFF, AND CATHERINE STREETS. ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS REPORTED ON LAKE MARGARET DRIVE AND FERN CREEK AVENUE. |
| Jun 6, 7:30 PM EDT | TORNADO | 4 W Azalea Park, FL | A TORNADO WAS OBSERVED VIA A LIVE CAMERA FROM A TV NEWS CHANNEL CROSSING THE 408 BETWEEN THE ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT AND DOWNTOWN ORLANDO WITH POWER FLASHES. THE TORNADO WAS THEN OBSERVED DISSIPATING ONCE NORTH OF THE 408. |
| Jun 6, 7:32 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 W Azalea Park, FL | REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE IN THORNTON PARK. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| Jun 6, 7:32 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 W Azalea Park, FL | ORLANDO FIRE RESCUE ON SCENE REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN STRETCHING FROM LAKE MARGARET DR TO FERN CREEK AVE. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 12:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 84 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 895 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -94 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1015 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 61 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.8
The text
As transmitted.
715
WFUS52 KMLB 062322
TORMLB
FLC095-117-070000-
/O.NEW.KMLB.TO.W.0016.200606T2322Z-200607T0000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
722 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Seminole County in east central Florida...
Central Orange County in east central Florida...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 722 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Orlando, moving north at 20 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Winter Park and
Casselberry.
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!
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Melbourne.
&&
LAT...LON 2845 8133 2845 8143 2868 8144 2868 8127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 185DEG 16KT 2850 8137
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Rodriguez5 follow-up statements
637
WWUS52 KMLB 062326
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
726 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
FLC095-117-070000-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200607T0000Z/
Seminole FL-Orange FL-
726 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SEMINOLE AND CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTIES...
At 726 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Orlando, moving
north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Winter Park and
Casselberry.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move
to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying
debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2847 8132 2847 8143 2868 8144 2868 8127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 185DEG 16KT 2852 8137
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Rodriguez275
WWUS52 KMLB 062330
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
730 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
FLC095-117-070000-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200607T0000Z/
Seminole FL-Orange FL-
730 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SEMINOLE AND CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTIES...
At 730 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Orlando Executive
Airport, or over Orlando, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Winter Park and
Casselberry.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2848 8132 2848 8143 2868 8144 2868 8127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 185DEG 16KT 2854 8137
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Rodriguez046
WWUS52 KMLB 062333
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
733 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
FLC095-117-070000-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200607T0000Z/
Seminole FL-Orange FL-
733 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SEMINOLE AND CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTIES...
At 733 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over College Park,
moving north at 20 mph. This tornado just crossed over State Road
408 and is heading north.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Winter Park and
Casselberry.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move
to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying
debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2851 8131 2851 8143 2868 8144 2868 8127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 185DEG 18KT 2856 8136
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Rodriguez660
WWUS52 KMLB 062339
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
739 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
FLC095-117-070000-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200607T0000Z/
Seminole FL-Orange FL-
739 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SEMINOLE AND CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTIES...
At 738 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Winter Park, moving north at 20 mph. This storm has
a history of producing a tornado, and while the tornado has
dissipated it could quickly redevelop.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Winter Park and
Casselberry.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2853 8131 2853 8143 2868 8144 2868 8127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 185DEG 16KT 2859 8136
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Rodriguez549
WWUS52 KMLB 062354
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
754 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
FLC095-070003-
/O.CAN.KMLB.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200607T0000Z/
Orange FL-
754 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of Orange County. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled for
Orange County.
LAT...LON 2868 8140 2868 8127 2861 8129 2861 8133
2864 8133 2864 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 187DEG 19KT 2868 8134
$$
FLC117-070000-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200607T0000Z/
Seminole FL-
754 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SEMINOLE COUNTY...
At 753 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Longwood, moving north at 20 mph. This storm has a
history of producing a tornado.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Goldenrod and Fern
Park.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2868 8140 2868 8127 2861 8129 2861 8133
2864 8133 2864 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 187DEG 19KT 2868 8134
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
RodriguezThe office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 10:06 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Martin | 8 hr |
| Jun 6, 4:07 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MLB | Volusia | 23 min |
| Jun 6, 4:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Flagler | 16 min |
| Jun 6, 5:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 29 min |
| Jun 6, 5:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MLB | Orange | 36 min |
| Jun 6, 6:05 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MLB | Orange | 25 min |
| Jun 6, 6:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 33 min |
| Jun 6, 6:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 30 min |
| Jun 6, 7:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Volusia | 43 min |
| Jun 6, 7:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 31 min |
| Jun 6, 7:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 29 min |
| Jun 6, 7:49 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MLB | Seminole | 26 min |
| Jun 6, 7:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Volusia | 40 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.