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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 68, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 27, 2026, 4:49 PM EDT for Lake County, Orange County, Florida. It was in force for 28 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 27, 2026, 4:49 PM EDT (20:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 27, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Lake County, FL, Orange County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 154 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
- 665 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -71 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1133 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 3 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 23 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
866
WUUS52 KMLB 272049
SVRMLB
FLC069-095-272130-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SV.W.0068.260627T2049Z-260627T2130Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
449 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Lake County in east central Florida...
Northwestern Orange County in east central Florida...
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 449 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sorrento, or
over Mount Plymouth, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Apopka, Eustis, Mount Dora, Cassia, and Mount Plymouth.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 2898 8144 2883 8142 2881 8142 2879 8141
2875 8141 2873 8143 2872 8167 2888 8168
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 253DEG 8KT 2882 8158
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Heil3 follow-up statements
811
WWUS52 KMLB 272059
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
459 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026
FLC069-095-272130-
/O.CON.KMLB.SV.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260627T2130Z/
Lake FL-Orange FL-
459 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL LAKE AND NORTHWESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES...
At 459 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Plymouth,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Apopka, Mount Dora, Cassia, Mount Plymouth, and Zellwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 2898 8144 2883 8142 2881 8142 2879 8141
2875 8141 2873 8143 2872 8164 2889 8161
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 276DEG 11KT 2879 8155
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Heil883
WWUS52 KMLB 272110
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
510 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026
FLC069-095-272130-
/O.CON.KMLB.SV.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260627T2130Z/
Lake FL-Orange FL-
510 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL LAKE AND NORTHWESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES...
At 509 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Plymouth,
moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Apopka, Mount Dora, Mount Plymouth, Zellwood, and Sorrento.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 2886 8143 2881 8142 2879 8141 2875 8141
2873 8143 2872 8164 2883 8162
TIME...MOT...LOC 2109Z 287DEG 9KT 2876 8153
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Heil372
WWUS52 KMLB 272117
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
517 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026
FLC069-095-272127-
/O.CAN.KMLB.SV.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260627T2130Z/
Lake FL-Orange FL-
517 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LAKE AND
NORTHWESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 2886 8143 2881 8142 2879 8141 2875 8141
2873 8143 2872 8164 2883 8162
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 253DEG 8KT 2877 8151
$$
HeilWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 27, 2:51 PM EDT, 1 hour 58 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 247 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026
- Scattered showers and storms this afternoon and early evening will be capable of gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours which may lead to localized flooding with slow movement of storms. A strong storm cannot be ruled out.
- Lower rain chances overall on Sunday before moisture increases early next week as a surface boundary approaches. Rain and storm chances increase through at least Wednesday as a result.
- Hot and muggy conditions persist areawide with peak heat indices 100-107F each afternoon. A Moderate to Major HeatRisk is forecast each day.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 27, 2:51 PM EDT, 1 hour 58 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Melbourne FL 251 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026 ...New KEY MESSAGES, DISCUSSION, MARINE... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 247 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026 - Scattered showers and storms this afternoon and early evening will be capable of gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours which may lead to localized flooding with slow movement of storms. A strong storm cannot be ruled out. - Lower rain chances overall on Sunday before moisture increases early next week as a surface boundary approaches. Rain and storm chances increase through at least Wednesday as a result. - Hot and muggy conditions persist areawide with peak heat indices 100-107F each afternoon. A Moderate to Major HeatRisk is forecast each day. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 247 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026 Today-Tonight... Upper level high pressure across the southern US will remain in place as a trough moves into the northwestern US. At the surface, high pressure will continue to extend over the Florida peninsula from the Atlantic, with the axis of the ridge remaining draped over central Florida. Locally, this will promote light southerly winds to persist. The east coast sea breeze is forecast to form each afternoon and push inland, with winds turning southeasterly behind the sea breeze. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are forecast to form each day along the sea breeze as it pushes inland, with activity increasing during the afternoon hours as the sea breeze pushes inland. There is a medium (30-60 percent) chance of rain and storms this afternoon and into the early evening. The highest coverage of storms will be across the interior later this afternoon where the east and west coast sea breeze are forecast to collide. The environment is supportive of convective development, with plenty of instability ( 1700-2500 J/kg of MUCAPE ), cooler temperatures aloft ( -7 to -8C at 500 mb), and decent downdraft potential (DCAPE of 700-1000 J/kg). The main storm hazards will be frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts of 40-50 mph, small hail, and locally heavy rainfall with a low chance for localized flooding where storms move slowest. Storm motion will be slow and erratic, following outflow and sea breeze movement. Main storm hazards from stronger storms will be frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts of 40- 55mph, small hail, and brief heavy down pours with a low chance for localized flooding where storms move slowest. A brief funnel cloud may be possible along the sea breeze collision later this afternoon/early evening. Any lingering activity will dissipate or move offshore before midnight, become dry overnight. Hot and humid conditions once again today, with afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s. These temperatures coupled with high humidity will produce peak heat indices of 102-107 degrees, and supporting a Moderate to Major HeatRisk areawide (especially from northern Osceola/Brevard northward. If you are planning to spend time outdoors, take plenty of breaks in the shade or A/C and stay well- hydrated to avoid heat-related fatigue/illness. Never leave pets or children in vehicles unattended! Warm and muggy conditions continue into tonight, with overnight lows in the low to mid 70s. Sunday... Upper level high pressure stretching from Texas to the Gulf to Florida will remain in place Sunday as a trough across the northwestern US steadily shifts eastward. At the surface, high pressure across the western Atlantic will continue to stretch across the Florida peninsula, with the ridge axis remaining draped across central Florida. Locally, this will promote light southerly winds to persist. The east coast sea breeze is once again forecast to form in the afternoon and push inland, with winds turning southeasterly behind the sea breeze. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are forecast to form each day along the sea breeze as it pushes inland, with activity increasing across the interior as the sea breeze pushes inland through the afternoon and into the early evening. There is a slightly lower chance for convection on Sunday compared to today, with rain chances 20-50 percent, as model discrepancies continue with how much dry air will be present across the Florida peninsula. Have continued to lean closer to NBM guidance with PoPs as a middle ground at this time. The environment supports convection development, with plenty of instability ( 1800-2500 J/kg of MUCAPE ), and decent downdraft potential (DCAPE of 700-1000 J/kg). However, temperatures aloft are slightly warmer than they have been (-6 to - 7C at 500mb). The main storm hazards will be frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts of 40-50 mph, and locally heavy rainfall. The heat persists, with afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s. The warmest afternoon temperatures are forecast across the Orlando metro and areas northward. These temperatures combined with high humidity will produce peak heat indices of 100-107F. Additionally, widespread Moderate to Major HeatRisk is forecast across east central Florida, meaning most individuals will be more susceptible to developing heat- related illness if not practicing heat safety Warm and muggy conditions are forecast overnight, with forecast lows in the low to mid 70s. Monday-Friday... Upper level ridge across the southeastern US will remain in place with a trough moving southward along the eastern flank of the ridge early next week. At the surface, a low pressure system will form off the coast of the Carolinas, with the low dragging a weak boundary southward towards the Florida peninsula early next week. Some uncertainty remains with the exact timing and evolution of this feature, but consensus has the low forming off the coast of Georgia/Carolinas Monday or Tuesday, meandering slightly before eventually moving westward. Model guidance continues to keep the quasi-stationary boundary just north of central Florida through most of the period before drifting southward late into the week. Locally, this will cause moisture to increase across the area, with forecast PW values 2+". This increase in moisture will support greater rain and storm chances areawide through next week. There is a medium to high (40-70 percent) chance of rain and lightning storms each afternoon. However, models diverge a bit with regard to available moisture Thursday onward, so rain chances may settle closer to normal toward late week, will continue to monitor closely. Hot and humid conditions are forecast to persist through next week, with afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s. These temperatures combined with high humidity will produce peak heat indices of 100- 107F, with widespread Moderate to Major HeatRisk is forecast across east central Florida through next week. Warm and muggy conditions will persist each night, with overnight lows in the low to mid 70s. && .MARINE... Issued at 247 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026 Today- Wednesday... (Modified Previous Discussion) Generally favorable boating conditions will last this weekend into next week as light southerly flow turns onshore each afternoon with the east coast sea breeze. Winds generally 10-12 KT or less with seas 2-3 ft through the middle of next week. Late night and early morning showers and an isolated storm or two will transition inland during the afternoon hours through Sunday, though some pushback of evening storms could occur as we get into early next week. Moisture increases as a surface boundary approaches Monday- Wednesday, so rain chances increase (particularly north of the Cape). && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFs) Issued at 143 PM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026 East-southeast winds have developed along much of the coast as the sea breeze has developed. Expect light south winds to shift southeast across the interior this afternoon as the sea breeze continues to push inland. Scattered showers and storms should gradually increase in coverage inland over the next several hours with TSRA TEMPOs included at SFB (18Z-22Z) and MCO/ISM (19Z-23Z). Convection moves west of MLB and the Treasure Coast terminals by 21Z/22Z, diminishing by 00Z/01Z at TIX/DAB and the interior terminals. Light southerly winds often become variable at times tonight. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... DAB 76 93 77 94 / 10 20 10 60 MCO 76 95 77 95 / 30 40 20 60 MLB 78 90 77 92 / 10 20 10 40 VRB 77 91 77 93 / 10 20 10 30 LEE 77 95 79 95 / 20 30 10 60 SFB 77 95 78 96 / 20 30 10 60 ORL 77 94 78 95 / 30 40 10 60 FPR 76 91 76 92 / 10 30 10 30 && .MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. && DISCUSSION...Watson AVIATION...Law
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 5:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 33 min |
| Jun 27, 5:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 30 min |
| Jun 27, 6:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 34 min |
| Jun 27, 6:22 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Osceola | 83 min |
| Jun 27, 6:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 33 min |
| Jun 27, 7:29 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Osceola | 91 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.