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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 69, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 30, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT for Lake County, Orange County, Florida. It was in force for 27 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 30, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT (18:33 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 30, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 27 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), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:32 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, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 142 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
- 1582 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -36 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1004 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 8 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 9 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
563
WUUS52 KMLB 301833
SVRMLB
FLC069-095-301900-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SV.W.0069.260630T1833Z-260630T1900Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
233 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West central Lake County in east central Florida...
Northwestern Orange County in east central Florida...
* Until 300 PM EDT.
* At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lake Griffin,
moving south 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...
Leesburg, Eustis, Tavares, Lady Lake, and Mount Dora.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10
miles away from a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 2896 8195 2896 8166 2894 8163 2868 8159
2868 8195
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 000DEG 7KT 2888 8186
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Leahy1 follow-up statement
067
WWUS52 KMLB 301855
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
255 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
FLC069-095-301905-
/O.EXP.KMLB.SV.W.0069.000000T0000Z-260630T1900Z/
Lake FL-Orange FL-
255 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL LAKE AND
NORTHWESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 300 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 2896 8195 2896 8166 2894 8163 2868 8159
2868 8195
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 000DEG 7KT 2884 8186
$$
LeahyWhat 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 30, 6:57 AM EDT, 7 hours 36 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 223 AM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
- Hot and muggy conditions continue the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend, with peak heat indices 100-107F each afternoon. Widespread Moderate to Major HeatRisk forecast each day.
- Increasing moisture with an approaching front will lead to a rise in rain and lightning storm chances through at least mid- week, with shower and storm coverage remaining near to above normal through next weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 30, 6:57 AM EDT, 7 hours 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Melbourne FL 657 AM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 223 AM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026 - Hot and muggy conditions continue the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend, with peak heat indices 100-107F each afternoon. Widespread Moderate to Major HeatRisk forecast each day. - Increasing moisture with an approaching front will lead to a rise in rain and lightning storm chances through at least mid- week, with shower and storm coverage remaining near to above normal through next weekend. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 223 AM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026 Current-Tonight...A weak frontal boundary slides southward toward central FL today with onshore flow initiating across coastal Volusia this morning, then spreading southward across the remainder of the area into the afternoon. Fairly deep moisture, coupled with daytime heating, boundary collisions and some mid-level energy will promote ISOLD-SCT (20-40%) shower/storm chances closer to the coast and SCT-NMRS (40-70%) convection into the interior during the day. Action may get started early (morning) up north spreading southward (and inland) into the afternoon and early evening as coverage and intensity increase. A few strong storms are possible with primary storm impacts frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds 35-50 mph locally, small hail and torrential downpours. Quick 2-3" rainfall amounts will occur with some storms, especially inland, with minor/nuisance flooding possible - likely handled by Flood Advisories as necessary. Storm motion remains light and out of the north or northeast thru the day. Convection will diminish into mid evening, with skies thinning overnight. Widespread Moderate to Major HeatRisk continues with max temps near 90F to L90s (few M90s within reach); a bit lower than the previous day with more cloud-cover and potential earlier convective initiation for some as onshore winds sweep inland. Peak heat indices may still reach 100-107F for many across ECFL. 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 & humid at night with lows in the L-U70s areawide. Wed-Thu...Onshore flow will continue through the period. Warming aloft with fairly stout mid-level high pressure centered to the north, though a degree of "troughiness" will try to undercut the expansive high which will occasionally aid in convection across the area. Still moist with PWATs 1.75-2.25" (highest south) during this time. A diffuse sea breeze will be present each day pushing well inland. Rather deep onshore flow overall with steering flow remaining light but toward the west. Highest PoPs should continue inland & south; 30-60% on Wed & 40-70% for Thu. Locally heavy rainfall will remain a key concern thru mid-week. Typical warm & humid summertime conditions continue with highs in the U80s to L90s, with peak heat indices 97-104F for most. Conditions at night consistent - warm & muggy. Fri-Mon...Weak high pressure ridging returns to the central FL peninsula into the weekend and early next week. Mid-level high pressure to the north gradually weakens across the mid Atlc coast and adjacent western Atlc. A light southerly surface wind component for much of this period and with a weak pressure gradient in place will see daily sea breeze formation and push inland. Fairly moist conditions Fri/Sat and perhaps some drier air migrating into the area Sun/Mon. Models continue to settle on SCT to locally numerous diurnal convection each day. Max temps above normal in the L-M90s with peak heat indices picking back up to 100-107F almost each afternoon ahead of sea breezes and precip. Lows remain consistent in the 70s with conditions humid. && .MARINE... Issued at 223 AM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026 Through Sat...Generally favorable boating conditions continue as a weak frontal boundary settles southward across the local waters later today as light/variable winds transition onshore along the Volusia coast this morning with this trend continuing southward thru the day. The onshore component continues into Wed night, then becomes more S/SE on Thu into the weekend. Winds speeds still 7-13 kts or less thru the period. Seas 2-4 ft (up to 5 ft offshore Wed- Wed night) becoming AOB 3 ft Fri-Sat areawide. ISOLD-SCT shower and lightning storm chances and generally "no" offshore-moving threat thru late week. Winds/seas remain locally higher invof storms. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFs) Issued at 655 AM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026 Light and variable winds pick up to 5 to 10 knots out of the NE after 16Z areawide. VCSH/VCTS chances near the terminals increase as the east coast sea breeze develops and moves inland, with greatest shower and storm coverage forecast across the interior. Maintain PROB30s at all interior terminals between 18-22Z for VIS and CIG reductions due to TSRA. Activity clears after 21Z along the coast and after 00Z across the interior, with light NE winds prevailing overnight. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... DAB 90 77 89 77 / 30 20 30 10 MCO 93 76 91 75 / 70 10 50 0 MLB 90 78 88 78 / 30 20 30 10 VRB 92 77 89 77 / 30 30 40 20 LEE 93 77 91 76 / 70 10 50 0 SFB 93 77 92 76 / 70 10 30 0 ORL 92 77 91 76 / 70 10 50 0 FPR 92 76 89 76 / 30 30 40 20 && .MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. && DISCUSSION...Sedlock AVIATION...Tollefsen
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 30, 1:08 PM EDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
108 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
FLZ045-301745-
Orange FL-
108 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN ORANGE COUNTY THROUGH 145
PM EDT...
At 107 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ocoee to Universal Studios. These storms
were nearly stationary.
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, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden, and Winter Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2875 8152 2869 8146 2864 8146 2864 8141
2850 8126 2835 8142 2835 8150 2861 8166
TIME...MOT...LOC 1707Z 356DEG 1KT 2861 8153 2847 8146
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HaleySpecial weather statement, Jun 30, 2:13 PM EDT, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
213 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
FLZ045-046-053-301845-
Osceola FL-Orange FL-Seminole FL-
213 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL SEMINOLE...
SOUTHWESTERN ORANGE AND NORTH CENTRAL OSCEOLA COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM
EDT...
At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winter Park, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, Winter Park, Casselberry, and Maitland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Seek
safe shelter inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle.
Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a
thunderstorm. When thunder roars, go indoors!
&&
LAT...LON 2868 8130 2848 8112 2820 8123 2845 8157
TIME...MOT...LOC 1813Z 035DEG 11KT 2858 8131
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HaleySpecial weather statement, Jun 30, 2:23 PM EDT, 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
223 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
FLZ044-045-144-301900-
Northern Lake County FL-Orange FL-Southern Lake County FL-
223 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL LAKE AND
NORTHWESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM EDT...
At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mid Florida Lakes to Emeralda to near
Fruitland Park. Movement was south 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Leesburg, Eustis, Tavares, Lady Lake, and Mount Dora.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Seek safe shelter inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle.
Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a
thunderstorm. When thunder roars, go indoors!
&&
LAT...LON 2896 8195 2896 8166 2897 8166 2897 8164
2864 8160 2856 8195
TIME...MOT...LOC 1822Z 005DEG 9KT 2890 8172 2894 8183 2881 8196
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HaleyThe office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 37 min |
| Jun 30, 1:59 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Orange | 91 min |
| Jun 30, 2:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 32 min |
| Jun 30, 2:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 37 min |
| Jun 30, 2:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Osceola | 36 min |
| Jun 30, 3:05 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Lake | 85 min |
| Jun 30, 3:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Osceola | 33 min |
| Jun 30, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Okeechobee | 34 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.