Severe Thunderstorm Warning 63, NWS Melbourne, FL

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WWUS52 KMLB 181744
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
144 PM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

FLC069-181800-
/O.CON.KMLB.SV.W.0063.000000T0000Z-220618T1800Z/
Lake FL-
144 PM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN LAKE COUNTY...

At 144 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Groveland,
moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Groveland, Mascotte, Clermont, Lake Louisa and Minneola. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 2859 8196 2863 8183 2852 8166 2848 8166
      2834 8192 2835 8196
TIME...MOT...LOC 1744Z 317DEG 17KT 2855 8186 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Leahy

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1035 AM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

.DISCUSSION...

...Dangerous Heat Index Values Today with a Threat for Strong
Thunderstorms...

Current...A more active day is expected as a surface trough and
weak frontal boundary drag south through the area. As of late
morning, a large area of convection extends along the FL/GA border
soon to reach Jacksonville and the outer periphery of the KMLB
radar. Added a slight chance of thunderstorms to areas generally
north of I-4 to account for motion of these storms, but the
greater threat for strong to severe weather will arrive later in
the day. Locally, conditions remain clear and quiet with a few
onshore streaming mid- level clouds along the Volusia and Space
coasts.

Today-Tonight...As the trough and frontal boundary shift southward,
forecast PW will rise from the 1.60" detected in the 10Z XMR
sounding to near 2.00" by the mid afternoon. This will lead to the
highest coverage of showers and storms seen all week, with an
atypical development pattern. CAMs predict a large scale boundary
and associated convection dipping south through the area similar to
what is depicted in current radar imagery, with activity enhanced
along additional outflows and the developing east coast sea breeze.
Timing still remains a bit uncertain, with most meso models holding
off on widespread convection until the latter half of the afternoon,
with activity lingering beyond sunset especially for the Treasure
Coast and Lake Okeechobee. Still, regardless of timing, parameters
are supportive of strong to marginally severe storms, those typical
of summertime afternoon convection in Florida. Temps at 500mb
dropped to -10C which is a bit cooler than forecast soundings
suggested, so confidence has increased in the potential for
sustainable strong storms. Highest coverage of 60% PoP is favored
over the interior, but zippering storms along the east coast sea
breeze (Volusia & Brevard) are also anticipated as well.

In addition to the threat for strong storms will be the oppressive
and above normal heat as afternoon highs climb to the mid to upper
90s and even reaching 100F across the interior. Max heat index
values will reach above 108 and even towards 110-111F between 1pm-
4pm, prompting the need for a Heat Advisory for portions of the
area. While it will be very hot today, the timing of storms later
this afternoon may prevent the hottest temperatures from actually
being reached, but confidence in the timing of rain is lower than
the confidence in heat. By dusk, temperatures will fall back to the
upper 80s.

&&

.AVIATION...
Approaching boundary from the north will increase the chance for
afternoon convection at all site as it interacts with the east coast
sea breeze. 12Z package added TEMPO groups for all sites except
those south of KMLB with increasing confidence in MVFR/IFR impacts
and gusty winds associated with storms. Activity already developing
over KJAX this morning and will shift towards KDAB/KLEE by 18-19Z,
moving through the forecast area into the evening. VFR outside of
convection.

&&

.MARINE...
Current through tonight...(previous) Winds have been steadily
veering from S-SW this morning, and this trend will continue as
flow becomes WSW to W this afternoon through tonight. Winds will
temporarily back to SE near the Treasure Coast, possibly as far
north as Cape Canaveral, but will shift back to light west
overnight. Given steering flow and sea breeze considerations,
threat for strong Atlantic storms appears to be limited to areas
from the Cape northward. Speeds AOB 15kt with seas 2-3ft.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Record high temperatures for today's date could be
approached or reached at our northern/interior climate sites:

Site......Record (Year) Fcst
Daytona Bch...99 (1985)  98
Leesburg.....100 (1981)  98
Sanford......101 (1998)  98
Orlando......101 (1921)  99

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB  98  75  91  74 /  50  40  40  20
MCO  99  75  94  74 /  60  50  70  20
MLB  94  75  90  75 /  40  40  60  30
VRB  94  73  90  74 /  40  40  70  30
LEE  98  76  93  74 /  60  50  60  20
SFB  98  75  94  74 /  60  50  60  20
ORL 100  78  95  76 /  60  50  70  20
FPR  93  73  89  73 /  30  40  70  30

&&

.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Heat Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening
     for Coastal Volusia-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Southern
     Brevard-Inland Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern
     Lake-Okeechobee-Orange-Osceola-Seminole-Southern Lake.

AM...None.
&&

Smith/Leahy

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1048 AM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-
164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-190000-
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia-
Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia-
Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-Coastal Volusia-
Southern Lake-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River-
Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-
Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
1048 AM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

.EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT...
Hot and increasingly humid conditions will be felt across east
central Florida today. Afternoon temperatures will reach the lower
to mid 90s across the Space and Treasure Coast counties, with
widespread readings in the upper 90s across the remainder of the
region. Combined with the humidity, peak heat index readings will
top out between 102 and 107 degrees over the Treasure Coast, and
108 to 112 degrees across the interior, and inland sections of
Volusia and Brevard counties, where a Heat Advisory is in effect.

NEVER leave small children or pets unattended inside a vehicle,
even for a short period of time. If you will be engaged in any
sort of outdoor activity, keep well-hydrated, and take frequent
indoor rest breaks, preferably in an air-conditioned area.

.THUNDERSTORM IMPACT...
Along with the increasingly humid, unstable conditions will come
a higher coverage of afternoon and evening lightning storms. Some
of the storms could produce wind gusts of 50 mph or greater, hail
up to one inch, frequent lightning and torrential rainfall amounts
between 1 and 3 inches, which could cause ponding of water on area
roads, and temporary urban and poor drainage flooding.

Storm motion will be toward the south at 10 to 15 mph. Always move
indoors to safety at the first sign of threatening skies, or if
you hear thunder.

.RIP CURRENT IMPACT...
A moderate risk of dangerous rip currents continues in the surf
zone along the central Florida Atlantic beaches today. While rip
currents will be present all day, the risk will be highest through
900 AM this morning, and again from 300 PM through sunset due to
tidal effects. To reduce your risk of becoming caught in the
seaward pull of a rip current, swim only within sight of a
lifeguard, and never enter the ocean alone.

.MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT...
Boaters should be on the lookout for strong storms capable of
producing wind gusts in excess of 35 knots, lightning and hail
approaching from the north today. The greatest chance for storms
will be over interior lakes as well as the Intracoastal and
nearshore Atlantic waters north of Cape Canaveral.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
Coverage of afternoon and evening showers and storms will remain
high Sunday and Monday as a weak frontal boundary drops into the
area and stalls. A few strong storms will remain possible. Storm
chances will decrease from Tuesday onward, as conditions become
increasingly hot and dry once again through mid to late week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters should monitor the weather and self activate if needed in
the event of warning issuance. Please report any flooding, or
rainfall amounts greater than 2 inches to the National Weather
Service in Melbourne.

Cristaldi/Smith

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1254 PM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

FLZ044-144-181730-
Northern Lake County FL-Southern Lake County FL-
1254 PM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Lake
County through 130 PM EDT...

At 1254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Harris, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Leesburg, Tavares, Groveland, Mascotte and Howey-In-the-hills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 2886 8192 2873 8166 2868 8166 2851 8183
      2866 8195 2881 8195
TIME...MOT...LOC 1654Z 314DEG 11KT 2875 8188

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Leahy

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
125 PM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

FLZ044-181800-
Northern Lake County FL-
125 PM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Lake County
through 200 PM EDT...

At 125 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pittman to Lake Weir. Movement was
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Leesburg, Eustis, Tavares, Lady Lake and Mount Dora.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2896 8195 2896 8166 2905 8166 2906 8164
      2913 8164 2916 8152 2910 8150 2909 8146
      2906 8146 2903 8140 2898 8135 2896 8137
      2894 8135 2889 8135 2883 8142 2879 8142
      2878 8195
TIME...MOT...LOC 1725Z 333DEG 16KT 2903 8162 2899 8199

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Leahy

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
128 PM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

FLZ045-144-181800-
Orange FL-Southern Lake County FL-
128 PM EDT Sat Jun 18 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Lake and
west central Orange Counties through 200 PM EDT...

At 128 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Howey-In-the-hills to 6 miles southwest of
Mascotte to near Dade City. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Ocoee, Winter Garden, Tavares, Groveland and Mascotte.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2878 8195 2878 8176 2858 8148 2835 8170
      2835 8179 2836 8179 2836 8186 2835 8186
      2835 8196
TIME...MOT...LOC 1728Z 317DEG 17KT 2868 8175 2851 8197 2832 8212

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Leahy