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Tornado Warning 16, NWS Melbourne, FL

June 6, 2020Orange County, Seminole County, Florida

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.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 6, 7:26 PM EDTTORNADO4 Wsw Azalea Park, FLSEVERAL 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 EDTTORNADO4 W Azalea Park, FLA 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 EDTTSTM WND DMG4 W Azalea Park, FLREPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE IN THORNTON PARK. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Jun 6, 7:32 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG4 W Azalea Park, FLORLANDO 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cape Canaveral, FL at 12:00Z on 2020-06-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 895 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cape Canaveral, FL at 12:00Z on 2020-06-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 46 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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

$$

Rodriguez
5 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

$$

Rodriguez
275 
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

$$

Rodriguez
046 
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

$$

Rodriguez
660 
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

$$

Rodriguez
549 
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

$$

Rodriguez

The office that day

Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 5, 10:06 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMLBMartin8 hr
Jun 6, 4:07 PM EDTTornado WarningMLBVolusia23 min
Jun 6, 4:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBFlagler16 min
Jun 6, 5:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBOrange29 min
Jun 6, 5:39 PM EDTTornado WarningMLBOrange36 min
Jun 6, 6:05 PM EDTTornado WarningMLBOrange25 min
Jun 6, 6:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBLake33 min
Jun 6, 6:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBOrange30 min
Jun 6, 7:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBVolusia43 min
Jun 6, 7:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBLake31 min
Jun 6, 7:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBOrange29 min
Jun 6, 7:49 PM EDTTornado WarningMLBSeminole26 min
Jun 6, 7:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBVolusia40 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.