Tornado Warning 27, NWS Melbourne, FL

Issued

Aug 18, 2020, 3:52 PM EDT (19:52 UTC)

Expired

Aug 18, 2020, 4:15 PM EDT

In force

23 min

Issued by

NWS Melbourne, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

County Volusia County, FL

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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882 
WFUS52 KMLB 181952
TORMLB
FLC127-182015-
/O.NEW.KMLB.TO.W.0027.200818T1952Z-200818T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
352 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Volusia County in east central Florida...

* Until 415 PM EDT.
    
* At 352 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over DeLand, moving east at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  DeLand, Lake Helen, DeLand Airport, West DeLand and Glenwood. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2916 8116 2898 8110 2899 8134 2902 8136
      2908 8137
TIME...MOT...LOC 1952Z 251DEG 16KT 2904 8132 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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576 
WWUS52 KMLB 182009
SVSMLB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
409 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2020

FLC127-182015-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-200818T2015Z/
Volusia FL-
409 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
VOLUSIA COUNTY...
    
At 408 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located east of DeLand Airport, or near DeLand, moving northeast 
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...
DeLand, DeLand Airport, DeLand Highlands and North DeLand. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2902 8111 2903 8130 2909 8130 2914 8115
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 247DEG 17KT 2907 8125 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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274 
WWUS52 KMLB 182014
SVSMLB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
414 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2020

FLC127-182023-
/O.EXP.KMLB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-200818T2015Z/
Volusia FL-
414 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 415
PM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rain are still possible with 
this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Melbourne.

LAT...LON 2902 8111 2903 8130 2909 8130 2914 8115
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 251DEG 16KT 2908 8123 

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