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Areal Flood Advisory 21, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this areal flood advisory at Jun 27, 2025, 4:49 PM EDT for Orange County, Florida. It was in force for 86 min.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 27, 2025, 4:49 PM EDT (20:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 27, 2025, 6:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 86 min
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Orange County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 81 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1110 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 761 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 1 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 32 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this areal flood advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this areal flood advisory went out at Jun 27, 3:15 PM EDT, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 315 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
- An active weather pattern persists into next week, with a Marginal Risk (1/5) for severe weather today.
- Hot temperatures and increasing humidity will lead to peak heat indices 100 to 105 degrees. Proper precautions should be taken to prevent heat-related illnesses. Look before you lock!
- Moderate risk of rip currents continues at area beaches through the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 27, 3:15 PM EDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Melbourne FL 315 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025 ...New KEY MESSAGES, DISCUSSION, MARINE... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 315 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025 - An active weather pattern persists into next week, with a Marginal Risk (1/5) for severe weather today. - Hot temperatures and increasing humidity will lead to peak heat indices 100 to 105 degrees. Proper precautions should be taken to prevent heat-related illnesses. Look before you lock! - Moderate risk of rip currents continues at area beaches through the weekend. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 315 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025 Current-Tonight...Convection has developed along much of the east central Florida coast this afternoon, with outflow boundaries from the convection helping to propagate further development inland. This is forecast to continue over the next several hours, with increasing coverage of showers and storms anticipated across the interior. While storms have so far remained sub-severe, the area does continue to remain under a Marginal Risk (1/5) for severe weather. The 15Z XMR sounding showed MLCAPE up to 2000 J/kg and modest low-level lapse rates (7.1 C/km), with prevailing southwest steering flow winds. Gusty winds and lightning continue to be the primary concerns, with small hail possible in stronger storms. Shear and SRH remains unfavorable, though brief funnel cloud or tornado development cannot be ruled out along boundary collisions. Activity is forecast to diminish into the overnight hours, with ongoing activity anticipated across the offshore waters. Lows overnight in the low to mid 70s. This Weekend...An active summertime weather pattern is forecast to persist across east central Florida through the weekend. The Atlantic ridge extends westward towards the peninsula, remaining draped across central Florida. Prevailing south-southwest flow will continue to bring moisture northward across the peninsula, with PWATs up to 2 inches possible locally. The east coast sea breeze is forecast to develop each afternoon, struggling to move inland due to west-southwest winds aloft. Showers and storms are anticipated to develop along the sea breeze, with an eventual sea breeze collision across the eastern half of Florida coinciding with the greatest coverage each day. 500 mb temperatures remain around -8 to -7C, with modest low-level lapse rates continuing to help support convective development. Storm threats continue to be lightning strikes, gusty winds up to 50 mph, small hail, and heavy downpours. Minor flooding in some spots may be possible, particularly where showers and storms have little movement and in places that have received sufficient rainfall from previous days. Any activity that develops is forecast to diminish into the overnight hours, with showers and storms continuing across the local Atlantic waters. Outside of convection, temperatures reach the low 90s on Saturday, and the upper 80s to low 90s on Sunday. Peak heat indices are forecast to reach 100 to 103 on Saturday, remaining in the upper 90s on Sunday. Lows stay near normal in the low to mid 70s. Next Week (previous modified)...The Atlantic ridge axis remains draped over the local area early next week, then is forecast to drift southward through late week. Meanwhile, the second upper level low meanders around the Florida peninsula and the eastern Gulf. A summer-time pattern will, therefore, continue, with south to southwesterly winds supporting a continued collision over the forecast area. High coverage of afternoon/evening showers and storms is expected to continue through the holiday and towards the end of the week, with PoPs 60-70% each day. Heat will remain a concern due to humid conditions and heat indices 100-105 degrees. Residents and visitors should continue to use caution if spending prolonged periods outside. && .MARINE... Issued at 315 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025 The Atlantic high is forecast to remain generally in place, resulting in favorable boating conditions across the local Atlantic waters outside of convection. Southwesterly winds remain below 15 knots each day, becoming more southeasterly each afternoon along the coast as the east coast sea breeze develops and attempts to move inland. Seas stay between 1 to 3 feet through the weekend and into next week. The persistent southwest flow will lead to offshore-moving showers and storms developing in the afternoons along the sea breeze, with ongoing activity forecast across the offshore waters during the overnight hours. Any storms that develop may be capable of producing frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, small hail, and heavy downpours. .AVIATION... (18Z TAFs) Issued at 135 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025 Convection has fired off along the coast, with TEMPOs in effect through 20Z for reduced VIS and CIGs due to TSRA. Coverage of showers and storms are forecast to to increase across the interior through the remainder of this afternoon, with TEMPOs across the interior terminals from 18 to 24Z. Activity is forecast to diminish after 02Z across the area. Winds become light and variable to calm overnight, picking back up out of the SW after 15Z across the interior terminals and DAB. From TIX southward, the east coast sea breeze slowly develops, with winds becoming more onshore from 15Z and beyond. VCTS possible along the sea breeze as it develops, with increasing coverage forecast across the interior once again in the afternoon. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... DAB 73 91 73 89 / 30 70 50 70 MCO 74 93 74 90 / 50 70 50 70 MLB 75 90 74 88 / 40 60 50 70 VRB 72 91 71 89 / 30 60 40 70 LEE 74 92 75 89 / 30 70 40 70 SFB 74 93 74 91 / 40 70 50 70 ORL 75 93 75 90 / 50 70 50 70 FPR 71 90 71 88 / 30 60 40 70 && .MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. && DISCUSSION...Tollefsen AVIATION...Tollefsen
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 27, 2:39 PM EDT, 2 hours 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
239 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0125 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 5 S Kennedy Space Cente 28.52N 80.64W
06/27/2025 M45 MPH Brevard FL Mesonet
USSF wind sensor on tower 506 measured a
peak wind gust of 45MPH/39KT from the
southeast at 1:25 PM. Earlier, a gust to
40MPH/35KT occurred at 1:15 PM. Sensor
elevation is 54 feet.
&&
DKWSpecial weather statement, Jun 27, 3:45 PM EDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
345 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
FLZ045-053-144-272030-
Osceola FL-Orange FL-Southern Lake County FL-
345 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN LAKE...SOUTHWESTERN
ORANGE AND NORTHWESTERN OSCEOLA COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...
At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Auburndale to near Haines City to 11 miles
northeast of Lake Wales to 6 miles southwest of Lake Kissimmee.
Movement was northeast at 30 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Bay Lake, and Celebration.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or hard-topped vehicle. Remember, when
thunder roars, go indoors!
&&
LAT...LON 2845 8176 2845 8142 2833 8115 2799 8107
2786 8130 2794 8135 2795 8134 2804 8146
2806 8146 2801 8138 2808 8135 2809 8145
2814 8146 2814 8152 2820 8152 2826 8156
2826 8166 2835 8166 2835 8179
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 212DEG 28KT 2810 8183 2809 8166 2799 8143 2786
8136
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
SchaperSpecial weather statement, Jun 27, 4:15 PM EDT, 34 minutes before
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</html>Special weather statement, Jun 27, 4:31 PM EDT, 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
431 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
FLZ045-053-547-272100-
Osceola FL-Orange FL-Inland Southern Brevard FL-
431 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN BREVARD...
SOUTHEASTERN ORANGE AND NORTHEASTERN OSCEOLA COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM
EDT...
At 431 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Saint Cloud to 6 miles northeast of
Kenansville. Movement was northeast at 40 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wedgefield, Holopaw, Narcoossee, Kenansville, and Bithlo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2854 8110 2815 8071 2784 8098 2807 8135
2808 8135 2808 8137
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 211DEG 35KT 2823 8126 2796 8093
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
SchaperSpecial weather statement, Jun 27, 4:40 PM EDT, 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
440 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
FLZ046-272115-
Seminole FL-
440 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SEMINOLE COUNTY THROUGH
515 PM EDT...
At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winter Springs, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sanford, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Casselberry, and Lake Mary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2883 8127 2882 8122 2880 8120 2879 8118
2878 8118 2879 8116 2879 8114 2880 8114
2880 8113 2878 8105 2876 8106 2861 8117
2861 8132 2864 8133 2864 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 200DEG 17KT 2867 8125
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
WeitlichSpecial weather statement, Jun 27, 4:42 PM EDT, 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
442 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
FLZ045-053-272115-
Osceola FL-Orange FL-
442 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN ORANGE AND NORTH
CENTRAL OSCEOLA COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT...
At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buena Ventura Lakes, moving north at 20 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Kissimmee, Ocoee, Saint Cloud, and Wedgefield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2822 8127 2831 8153 2859 8153 2853 8109
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 200DEG 17KT 2833 8134
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
WeitlichThe office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 9:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Okeechobee | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 9:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Okeechobee | 20 min |
| Jun 26, 9:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Okeechobee | 34 min |
| Jun 26, 11:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Okeechobee | 30 min |
| Jun 27, 12:51 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 24 min | |
| Jun 27, 1:02 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 43 min | |
| Jun 27, 1:14 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 46 min | |
| Jun 27, 1:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 51 min | |
| Jun 27, 1:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Indian River | 42 min |
| Jun 27, 2:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Saint Lucie | 26 min |
| Jun 27, 3:37 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Saint Lucie | 83 min |
| Jun 27, 3:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Osceola | 45 min |
| Jun 27, 4:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Orange, Osceola | 40 min |
| Jun 27, 4:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Okeechobee | 45 min |
| Jun 27, 4:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Osceola | 29 min |
| Jun 27, 4:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Seminole | 35 min |
| Jun 27, 4:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 33 min |
| Jun 27, 4:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 36 min |
| Jun 27, 4:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 46 min |
| Jun 27, 5:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 25 min |
| Jun 27, 5:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Seminole, Volusia | 13 min |
| Jun 27, 5:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Lake, Orange | 29 min |
| Jun 27, 5:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 32 min |
| Jun 27, 6:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Volusia | 34 min |
| Jun 27, 7:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Martin | 27 min |
| Jun 27, 7:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 66 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.