A strong cold front moved across central Florida producing several reports of damaging winds. S.
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The episode as NWS MLB wrote it up.
A strong cold front moved across central Florida producing several reports of damaging winds. A powerful storm system was moving across much of the Southeastern U.S. as high amounts of instability and moisture aided in the development of numerous thunderstorms along a cold front. Winds just off the ground were strong - in excess of 60-70 mph and the severe thunderstorms that developed tapped into these strong winds and brought them down to the surface. As the line of strong to severe storms moved into Lake County, one severe storm produced wind damage along the Florida Turnpike. Later in the day, another severe storm produced wind damage in Saint Lucie County, while a different severe storm produced strong winds at the Cape in Brevard County. Additionally, lightning struck a boat on the Indian River near Cocoa causing it to sink.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Apr 19, 8:47 AM EST, 4 hours 13 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
947 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
.UPDATE...
...Very Windy Today With Strong to Severe Storms Expected...
...Atlantic Boating Conditions Will Become Quite Hazardous...
Only minor tweaks in the timing with the forecast regarding
strong to severe squall line set to move across east central
Florida this afternoon and evening. The line, as of 930 am,
extends from just east of the Tallahassee area into the eastern
Gulf of Mexico and is rapidly moving east. Latest hi-res guidance
is a bit behind to where the line is currently on radar, and
arrival time has been adjusted ahead by an hour or so. Current
forecast has the line crossing Lake county into northwestern
Volusia county between 1 and 4 PM, the Interstate 4 corridor
between 2 and 6 PM and between 4 and 9 PM south of the I-4
corridor. With the speed of the line there is a chance arrival
times could be even slightly earlier. The main hazard associated
with this line is still expected to be damaging wind gusts to 60
mph and torrential downpours. The threat for tornadoes and hail
is not zero but appears to be very low.
Preceding the squall line, it will be windy and very warm with
strong southerly winds of 25 to 30 mph with occasional gusts to 35
to 40 mph. With such strong lift in place scattered showers and a
few storms will remain possible out ahead of the squall line. Max
temps will reach the mid to upper 80s.
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.AVIATION...
Very strong southerly flow will produce winds of 20-25 kts today
with gusts of 30-35 kts. This will precede a line of strong to
severe storms rapidly moving across the areas this afternoon and
evening with gusts of 40 to 50 kts possible in the strong to
severe storms. IFR visibilities are also expected, but these
visibilities are expected to be only an hour or so in duration due
to the rapid movement of the line. After the squall line moves
through, a period of light to moderate rainfall can be expected
before chances gradually diminish from NW to SE overnight tonight.
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.MARINE...
Today-tonight (previous)...The wind/seas forecast remains pretty
much identical to what has been carried for a couple days now.
Strong SCA level winds/seas over the entire MAOR will elevate to
near-Gale conditions beyond 20NM, with frequent gusts to gale
force expected through early evening. Winds/seas will start to
wane as flow veers behind a band of strong-severe storms which
will cross the Atlantic at 45-55KT later today. All marine
interests should remain alert for storms approaching rapidly from
the west this afternoon/early evening.
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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB 86 56 75 49 / 90 30 10 0
MCO 86 59 76 52 / 90 30 10 0
MLB 90 60 79 52 / 90 50 10 0
VRB 90 60 78 51 / 80 60 10 0
LEE 84 56 75 52 / 90 20 20 0
SFB 87 56 76 51 / 90 30 10 0
ORL 85 59 76 54 / 90 30 10 0
FPR 90 61 79 50 / 80 60 10 0
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.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for Coastal Volusia-
Indian River-Inland Volusia-Martin-Northern Brevard-
Northern Lake-Okeechobee-Orange-Osceola-Seminole-Southern
Brevard-Southern Lake-St. Lucie.
AM...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EDT Saturday for Flagler Beach
to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Sebastian Inlet to
Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Volusia-Brevard County Line to
Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT this morning for Flagler
Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Sebastian
Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Volusia-Brevard County Line
to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT
Saturday for Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line
20-60 nm-Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm.
Gale Warning until 10 PM EDT this evening for Flagler Beach to
Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Sebastian Inlet to
Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Volusia-Brevard County Line to
Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm.
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Combs/Volkmer/Smith/RodriguezHazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED National Weather Service Melbourne FL 814 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141- 144-147-200000- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia- Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia- Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Southern Brevard-Osceola- Indian River-Okeechobee-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Northern Brevard- 814 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .HIGH WIND IMPACT... Strong southerly winds ahead of an approaching strong cold front will increase to between 25 and 30 mph today, occasionally gusting between 35 and 40 mph, especially during the afternoon, as they become more southwesterly. This will make for hazardous conditions on area lakes and the Intracoastal Waterway. It will also make driving difficult in open areas along east-west roads and especially causeways. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM through sunset. Make sure you secure any loose objects that may blow around in the strong and gusty winds today. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... A fast moving squall line containing a band of numerous showers and strong to severe lightning storms will approach east central Florida today. The band is expected to cross Lake and Volusia counties between 2 and 4 PM, the Interstate 4 corridor between 3 and 6 PM and between 5 and 10 PM south of the I-4 corridor. In addition, scattered storms are expected to develop and impact east central Florida throughout the afternoon, prior to the arrival of the main band. Storm motion today will be extremely fast, toward the northeast at 50 to 60 mph. Today's storms could produce damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, frequent cloud to ground lightning, torrential downpours, and small hail. One or two tornadoes could also occur. Residents should monitor their local TV and radio stations, or listen to NOAA weather radio for the latest weather information. Be prepared to act to protect life and property should any severe weather watches or warnings be issued. Move indoors away from windows should storms approach your area. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Today's storms will also impact area lakes with a high potential for wind gusts of 35 knots or greater, cloud to water lightning strikes, and low visibility in torrential rain and squalls. Isolated waterspouts will also be possible over the intracoastal and near shore Atlantic. Be on the lookout for storms approaching rapidly from the southwest or west today. .WIND AND SEA IMPACT... A Gale Warning will go into effect this morning for the local Atlantic waters beyond 20 nautical offshore. Strong winds up to around 30 knots with frequent gusts to gale force are expected. Seas will build up to around 10 feet, or possibly a little higher in the Gulf Stream. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for out to 20 nautical miles. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. Winds and seas will remain hazardous over the Atlantic through Saturday afternoon, especially beyond 20 nautical miles. Fire Weather conditions will become elevated this weekend into early next week as cooler and much drier air takes hold over east central Florida. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are requested to monitor the weather and self activate if needed. Cristaldi
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1254 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
FLZ053-058-191745-
Okeechobee FL-Osceola FL-
1254 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN OKEECHOBEE AND OSCEOLA
COUNTIES UNTIL 145 PM EDT...
At 1252 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking numerous strong
thunderstorms developing along a line from Kissimmee Prairie
Preserve north to Haines City, moving northeast at 50 mph.
Pea size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm. These storms may also intensify as they move quickly to
the northeast.
Locations impacted include...
Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Bay Lake, Celebration and Lake Marian.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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LAT...LON 2835 8087 2779 8088 2762 8085 2739 8112
2753 8121 2760 8114 2771 8115 2783 8122
2786 8130 2792 8131 2806 8146 2801 8138
2808 8135 2809 8145 2814 8146 2814 8152
2826 8156 2826 8166 2835 8166
TIME...MOT...LOC 1652Z 209DEG 40KT 2767 8110
RodriguezSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
120 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
FLZ041-044>046-144-191845-
Northern Lake County FL-Orange FL-Seminole FL-Inland Volusia FL-
Southern Lake County FL-
120 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SEMINOLE...LAKE...ORANGE AND
WESTERN VOLUSIA COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM EDT...
At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking numerous developing strong
thunderstorm from Ocala south to Tampa, moving northeast at 60 mph.
Some of these storms may become severe and produce wind gusts to 60
mph. Already, numerous reports of wind damage have been received
across parts of north central and west central Florida. Residents
and visitors in Lake, Seminole, Orange, and western Volusia County
should prepare for these storms to impact their area in the next one
to two hours. If a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, take
immediate action by seeking shelter inside a sturdy building away
from exterior walls and windows.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Deltona, DeLand, Sanford and Apopka.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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LAT...LON 2896 8195 2896 8166 2928 8164 2932 8168
2940 8142 2926 8142 2926 8115 2879 8097
2861 8097 2856 8093 2853 8094 2850 8088
2843 8090 2835 8086 2835 8179 2836 8179
2835 8196
TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 210DEG 57KT 2880 8191
RodriguezSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
133 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
FLZ041-047-141-147-191830-
Southern Brevard County FL-Coastal Volusia FL-
Northern Brevard County FL-Inland Volusia FL-
133 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BREVARD AND SOUTHEASTERN VOLUSIA
COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM EDT...
At 132 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Christmas to 7 miles south of Lone Cabbage
Fish Camp to 8 miles southwest of Palm Bay. Movement was northeast at
60 mph.
Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Palm Bay, Melbourne, Titusville, Rockledge and New Smyrna Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2786 8045 2810 8058 2808 8060 2787 8049
2782 8051 2782 8087 2835 8086 2843 8090
2847 8087 2859 8094 2863 8101 2882 8108
2903 8085 2860 8054 2846 8049 2839 8056
2834 8057 2815 8054 2811 8057
TIME...MOT...LOC 1732Z 216DEG 54KT 2855 8095 2826 8084 2793 8079
RodriguezPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
154 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0145 PM TSTM WND GST 4 NNE PORT SAINT JOHN 28.53N 80.77W
04/19/2019 M39 MPH Brevard FL OTHER FEDERAL
USAF TOWER KSC-1007 MEASURES WIND GUST OF 34KT/39MPH FROM
S
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JRSPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
157 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0145 PM TSTM WND GST 4 SSE MIMS 28.63N 80.81W
04/19/2019 M41 MPH AMZ552 FL MESONET
PARRISH PARK WXFLOW SITE MEASURES WIND GUST OF 36KT/41MPH
FROM S
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JRSPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
200 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0150 PM TSTM WND GST 3 W KENNEDY SPACE CENTE 28.64N 80.75W
04/19/2019 M41 MPH Brevard FL OTHER FEDERAL
USAF TOWER KSC-0714 MEASURES WIND GUST OF 36KT/41MPH FROM
SW
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JRSThe Melbourne radar (KMLB), 27 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 17:57 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
Brevard County Emergency Management reported that lightning struck a boat on the Indian River near Cocoa as a line of strong thunderstorms pushed through the area. The boat, which was the home of a man and his wife, sank after being struck by lightning.
An Amateur Radio operator relayed a report of medium to large branches down and small hail near South Kings Highway near the Treasure Coast Airport (KFPR).
US Air Force wind tower 0506 measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph from the southwest.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Florida in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in Florida, April 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 808444, 808375, 808376.