One storm that moved through western Orange County become severe and produced hail.
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One storm that moved through western Orange County become severe and produced hail.
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 May 29, 2:39 PM EST, 3 hours 16 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Melbourne FL 339 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022 .DISCUSSION... Currently-Tonight...East coast sea breeze is pushing west of I-95, which will focus additional isolated to scattered showers and storms mainly across the interior through the remainder of the afternoon. Greatest coverage of this activity is still expected south of Orlando where greater moisture resides. Drier air aloft and colder temps at 500mb, around -10 to -11C, will still support some isolated stronger storms this afternoon and early evening. Main threats will be frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds to 40-50 mph and small hail. Additionally, slow and variable storm motion will also lead to locally heavy rainfall, up to 2-4" in some spots. Convection across the interior will diminish through the evening, but isolated to scattered showers and a few storms may still be able to push onshore along the coast, especially along the Treasure Coast overnight as moisture increases in a S/SE flow. Overnight lows will continue to range from the upper 60s to low 70s. Mon...Onshore moving isolated to scattered showers and a few storms will continue to be possible along the coast, mainly along the Treasure Coast, in the morning to start Memorial Day. An increasing E/SE onshore flow is expected into tomorrow as the west Atlantic ridge extends westward, north of the area. This will push the east coast sea breeze in a little faster on Monday, focusing greatest chance for showers and storms inland during the afternoon, and toward west central FL late day where sea breeze interactions are favored. Rain chances range from 30-40 percent along much of the coast, increasing to 50-60 percent farther inland. Isolated stronger lightning storms will continue to be possible, producing heavy downpours, strong gusty winds, and small hail. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80s at the coast and upper 80s to low 90s over the interior. Tue-Sun...(Modified Previous Discussion) Aloft, medium range models (GFS/ECMWF) remain fairly well-aligned through late week with some subtle differences over the Bahamas/Caribbean. The biggest issue to sort out is low pressure development between the Bay of Campeche/Yucatan/north Caribbean. The GFS has had significant run to run differences trying to develop this low and generally move it across Cuba/FL Straits/Bahamas, next weekend; whereas the ECM suggests a slower more northern track which would take this low into the EC Gulf off of the WC FL coast late Sun into Mon. Regardless, much uncertainty remains with this system. NHC continues to watch this area and has a tropical formation chance of 30pct through 5 days. At any rate, we will still see a predominant onshore flow across ECFL during this time and as we have been advertising the greatest chance for convection at night and in the morning across the coast and an increasing threat over the interior (WCFL) in the afternoon and early evening periods. We still keep roughly a 30-50pct average areawide through much of the period, with a potential decrease in rain chances around 20-40 percent late this week. Also, the models continue to show some weak troughiness aloft across the central peninsula through Wed night that could enhance daily convection. With the onshore flow this upcoming week, high temperatures will fall to near M80s at the coast and U80s to around 90 interior. Lows remain consistent in the U60s to L70s; M70s for barrier islands. && .AVIATION...Defined seabreezes along each coast will collide inland late this aftn. Isolated storms will be possible, mainly due to interactions with the breeze boundaries and convective outflows through around 9 PM. VFR conds will be prevalent at all sites with brief TS psbl inland sites from 20-23Z. Coastal sites were precluded from mention of pcpn, or thunder the remainder of today. Sct storms expected once again Monday, esp inland and locations generally south and west of metro Orlando. && .MARINE... Tonight-Monday...Southeast winds up to 10-15 knots will decrease to 5-10 knots after midnight, and then increase to 10-15 knots once again Monday afternoon out of the E/SE as the east coast sea breeze develop and pushes inland. Seas will range from 1-3 feet. Sea breeze generated convection will focus across the interior and remain over land through this evening. However, scattered showers and isolated storms will be able to develop over the waters into tonight and tomorrow, moving toward the north to northwest. Tue-Thu...(Modified Previous Discussion) Continued generally favorable boating conditions outside of showers and storms. A deeper onshore (ERLY) flow regime continues Tue lasting well through the work week. Wind speeds AOB 15 kts. Seas average 2-3 ft. However, onshore moving, SCT showers and ISOLD lightning storms will remain in the forecast. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... DAB 72 88 71 87 / 10 30 20 40 MCO 71 92 71 89 / 10 50 20 50 MLB 72 86 72 85 / 20 30 30 50 VRB 71 86 70 85 / 30 40 40 50 LEE 72 92 71 89 / 20 60 20 50 SFB 71 91 71 88 / 10 40 20 50 ORL 74 92 74 89 / 10 50 20 50 FPR 70 86 70 85 / 30 40 40 50 && .MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. && FORECAST...Weitlich RADAR....Haley AVIATION...Pendergrast
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1020 AM EDT Sun May 29 2022 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-300000- 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-Osceola-Okeechobee-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River- Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1020 AM EDT Sun May 29 2022 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop today, initially along the coast as the east coast sea breeze forms early this afternoon, with coverage increasing across the interior from mid afternoon through sunset as this boundary moves inland and collides with the west coast breeze over the interior. Storm motion will generally be slow and variable. Highest coverage will be west of I-95 and especially along the Kissimmee River basin, from Orlando to Lake Okeechobee. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, frequent lightning strikes, small hail and heavy downpours of 2 to 4 inches of rain leading to minor flooding will be the main hazards with any stronger storms. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... A moderate risk of rip currents will be present at all east central Florida beaches today. Use caution if entering the surf zone and only swim in sight of a lifeguard. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Isolated to scattered thunderstorms that move over the Atlantic and intracoastal waters and inland lakes will be capable of producing wind gusts of 35 knots or greater and small hail through this evening. Boaters should seek safe harbor when storms threaten. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. Development of the east and west coast sea breezes each day this week will lead to scattered to numerous thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Any storms that develop will be capable of producing wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, marginally severe hail, minor flooding from heavy downpours and frequent lightning strikes. A moderate risk of rip currents will continue this week at all east central FL beaches. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. Smith/Weitlich
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
450 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
FLZ058-259-292115-
Okeechobee FL-Inland St. Lucie FL-
450 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern St.
Lucie and southeastern Okeechobee Counties through 515 PM EDT...
At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Basinger, moving northeast 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Okeechobee, Basinger, Whispering Pines, Country Hills Estates and
Basswood Estates.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of brief funnel clouds.
These types of funnel clouds can briefly touch down, producing wind
gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and
report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2723 8095 2739 8105 2753 8062 2733 8047
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 241DEG 7KT 2734 8095
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
KellySpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
506 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
FLZ046-292130-
Seminole FL-
506 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Seminole County through 530 PM EDT...
At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a persistent strong
thunderstorm over Oviedo. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Oviedo, Winter Springs, Lake Jessup, Geneva and Chuluota.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 hard-topped vehicle. Remember, when
thunder roars, go indoors!
&&
LAT...LON 2874 8125 2877 8108 2863 8104 2862 8122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2106Z 349DEG 1KT 2869 8116
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
KellyPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL
537 PM EDT SUN MAY 29 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0525 PM TSTM WND GST OKEECHOBEE AIRPORT 27.27N 80.85W
05/29/2022 M40 MPH OKEECHOBEE FL AWOS
AWOS MEASURED WIND GUST OUT OF THE NORTH 35 KNOTS/40
MPH.
&&
EVENT NUMBER MLB2200228
JPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
539 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
FLZ045-046-247-292230-
Orange FL-Seminole FL-Inland Northern Brevard FL-
539 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Seminole and central Orange Counties through 630 PM EDT...
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chuluota, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Oviedo, Winter Park, Wedgefield and Christmas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2870 8116 2871 8107 2865 8100 2863 8101
2862 8099 2862 8097 2861 8096 2852 8086
2851 8142
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 343DEG 7KT 2864 8112
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
FehlingSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
620 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
FLZ058-264-292300-
Okeechobee FL-Inland Martin FL-
620 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of extreme southeastern
Okeechobee and western Martin Counties through 700 PM EDT...
At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
J And S Fish Camp, moving east at 10 mph. Other strong storms will
push east from Lake Okeechobee into western Martin county.
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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
J And S Fish Camp and Port Mayaca.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 hard-topped vehicle. Remember, when
thunder roars, go indoors!
&&
LAT...LON 2700 8062 2708 8066 2711 8066 2712 8068
2716 8071 2718 8074 2722 8073 2722 8068
2721 8068 2721 8058 2720 8052 2696 8055
2696 8061
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 276DEG 7KT 2709 8074
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
KellySpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
624 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
FLZ045-053-292315-
Osceola FL-Orange FL-
624 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Orange
and north central Osceola Counties through 715 PM EDT...
At 624 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Oak Ridge, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Kissimmee, Bay Lake, Buena Ventura Lakes and Oak Ridge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2853 8138 2847 8129 2826 8138 2841 8166
2843 8166
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 042DEG 11KT 2843 8141
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
FehlingThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
A trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail on Palm Parkway. The spotter reported the hail fell for about 10 minutes. Additional reports of hail occurring at the same time were received near the outlet mall at Vineland Avenue and Interstate 4.
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