Tornado Warning 8, NWS Melbourne, FL

Issued

Apr 27, 2023, 7:05 PM EDT (23:05 UTC)

Expired

Apr 27, 2023, 7:30 PM EDT

In force

25 min

Issued by

NWS Melbourne, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

County Brevard County, FL

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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772 
WFUS52 KMLB 272305
TORMLB
FLC009-272330-
/O.NEW.KMLB.TO.W.0008.230427T2305Z-230427T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
705 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Brevard County in east central Florida...

* Until 730 PM EDT.
    
* At 705 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, or near Playalinda
  Beach, 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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northeastern Brevard 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2850 8070 2862 8075 2868 8060 2860 8054
      2851 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 252DEG 16KT 2856 8065 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Tollefsen

125 
WWUS52 KMLB 272318
SVSMLB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
718 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023

FLC009-272330-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230427T2330Z/
Brevard FL-
718 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BREVARD COUNTY...
    
At 717 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Playalinda Beach, 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...
Playalinda Beach.

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 2850 8070 2861 8074 2868 8060 2860 8054
      2852 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 252DEG 16KT 2858 8059 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Tollefsen

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