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Tornado Warning 4, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this tornado warning at Sep 5, 2026, 5:47 PM EDT for Brevard County, Florida. It was in force for 28 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 5, 2026, 5:47 PM EDT (21:47 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Brevard County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 6 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 6:20 PM EDT | MARINE TSTM WIND 45 | 1 Ssw Melbourne, FL | Melbourne International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 45MPH/39KT from the north at 6:20 PM. An earlier gust of 43MPH/37KT occurred at 6:18 PM. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 172 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
- 1477 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -19 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 876 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 26 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS52 KMLB 052147
TORMLB
FLC009-052215-
/O.NEW.KMLB.TO.W.0004.260905T2147Z-260905T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
547 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Brevard County in east central Florida...
* Until 615 PM EDT.
* At 547 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Suntree, or 7 miles north of Camp Holly Fish Camp,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Melbourne around 550 PM EDT.
Camp Holly Fish Camp around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Melbourne Village.
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 2797 8069 2811 8086 2821 8086 2830 8080
2820 8056 2816 8055
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 303DEG 11KT 2819 8080
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Heil4 follow-up statements
218
WWUS52 KMLB 052150
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
550 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
FLC009-052215-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260905T2215Z/
Brevard FL-
550 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL BREVARD COUNTY...
At 549 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Suntree, or 7 miles north of Camp Holly Fish Camp,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Melbourne around 550 PM EDT.
West Melbourne around 600 PM EDT.
Camp Holly Fish Camp around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Melbourne Village.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 2798 8068 2812 8084 2820 8084 2825 8078
2820 8056 2816 8055
TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 303DEG 11KT 2819 8079
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Heil403
WWUS52 KMLB 052154
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
554 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
FLC009-052215-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260905T2215Z/
Brevard FL-
554 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL BREVARD COUNTY...
At 554 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Camp Holly Fish Camp, moving south at 15 mph.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Camp Holly Fish Camp and West Melbourne around 600 PM EDT.
Palm Bay around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include June
Park.
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 2800 8067 2804 8075 2812 8084 2820 8084
2825 8078 2822 8066
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 352DEG 15KT 2816 8080
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Heil876
WWUS52 KMLB 052204
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
604 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
FLC009-052215-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260905T2215Z/
Brevard FL-
604 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL BREVARD COUNTY...
At 603 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Camp Holly Fish Camp, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Melbourne, Camp Holly Fish Camp, and West Melbourne around 610 PM
EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include June
Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 2800 8067 2804 8075 2811 8081 2819 8080
2825 8076 2822 8066
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 301DEG 11KT 2815 8076
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Heil060
WWUS52 KMLB 052211
SVSMLB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
611 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
FLC009-052220-
/O.EXP.KMLB.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260905T2215Z/
Brevard FL-
611 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL BREVARD COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 615 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
LAT...LON 2800 8067 2804 8075 2811 8081 2819 8080
2825 8076 2822 8066
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 303DEG 11KT 2814 8074
$$
HeilThe office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 3:39 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 49 min | |
| Sep 5, 4:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Indian River | 22 min |
| Sep 5, 4:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Brevard | 28 min |
| Sep 5, 4:56 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 94 min | |
| Sep 5, 5:06 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 84 min | |
| Sep 5, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Brevard | 34 min |
| Sep 5, 5:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Brevard | 39 min |
| Sep 5, 5:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Brevard | 29 min |
| Sep 5, 6:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Brevard | 118 min |
| Sep 5, 6:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Brevard | 48 min |
| Sep 5, 6:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Martin | 27 min |
| Sep 5, 6:20 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 64 min | |
| Sep 5, 6:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Indian River | 40 min |
| Sep 5, 6:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Okeechobee | 35 min |
| Sep 5, 6:46 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Martin, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie | 119 min |
| Sep 5, 7:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Okeechobee | 3 hr |
| Sep 5, 7:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Saint Lucie | 36 min |
| Sep 5, 7:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 58 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.