Tornado Warning 9, NWS Melbourne, FL

Issued

Apr 27, 2023, 7:24 PM EDT (23:24 UTC)

Expired

Apr 27, 2023, 7:45 PM EDT

In force

21 min

Issued by

NWS Melbourne, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Brevard County, FL

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KMLB 272324
TORMLB
FLC009-280000-
/O.NEW.KMLB.TO.W.0009.230427T2324Z-230428T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
724 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 800 PM EDT.
    
* At 724 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, or near Playalinda
  Beach, and is nearly stationary.

  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.

* 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 2851 8068 2859 8071 2865 8059 2853 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 259DEG 4KT 2856 8066 

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

$$

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330 
WWUS52 KMLB 272341
SVSMLB

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

FLC009-280000-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230428T0000Z/
Brevard FL-
741 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BREVARD COUNTY...
    
At 741 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Playalinda Beach, and is nearly stationary.

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.

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 2851 8068 2859 8071 2865 8059 2853 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 259DEG 4KT 2856 8064 

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

$$

Tollefsen

405 
WWUS52 KMLB 272345
SVSMLB

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

FLC009-272355-
/O.CAN.KMLB.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230428T0000Z/
Brevard FL-
745 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BREVARD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
east central Florida.

LAT...LON 2851 8068 2859 8071 2865 8059 2853 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 259DEG 4KT 2856 8063 

$$

Tollefsen

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