A thunderstorm moving offshore produced wind damage in Melbourne Beach.
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A thunderstorm moving offshore produced wind damage in Melbourne Beach.
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NWS Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 23, 1:26 PM EST, 5 hours 14 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Melbourne FL 226 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 ...New KEY MESSAGES, DISCUSSION, MARINE... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 225 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 - Lower than normal rain chances this afternoon and evening, but storms that manage to form could produce frequent lightning strikes, strong to locally damaging winds, small hail, and torrential downpours. - Above normal heat this afternoon with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s resulting in peak afternoon heat indices 102-107 and widespread Major HeatRisk impacts. - Confidence in rain chances and heat impacts Wednesday and Thursday are lower than normal, and residents and visitors should monitor the forecast for changes. Regardless, heat and rain are expected to return into the weekend and next week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 225 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 Current-Tonight...Oppressive heat and humidity continue with widespread Major HeatRisk impacts across ECFL this afternoon. Highs generally widespread in the M-U90s with peak heat indices 102-107. Latest sounding from KXMR rather "chilly" aloft at -8.1C. Forecasted drier air will filter into our northern zones later today with highest PWATs 1.75-1.95" expected from near Melbourne south. PoP chances across the I-4 corridor near 20%, with 30-50% southward later this afternoon/evening. SW/WSW flow 10-15 mph will keep the ECSB from develop along the Volusia coast, with minimal development and push inland from Brevard County southward. Still expecting a sea breeze collision late generally south of Orlando with scattered showers/lightning storms forecast. With drier air in place will need to monitor for isolated strong to locally damaging wind gusts in a few storms, as well as frequent lightning, small to coin-size hail, and torrential downpours with localized flooding in play. Will also monitor for this evening northward across at least northern Volusia, as weak shortwave troughing approaches and some CAMs showing convection pushing southward into the area with a late bump back up in moisture here. Storm movement generally back toward the coast with occasional erratic movement from chaotic boundary collisions. Activity diminishes into mid-evening with thinning clouds overnight. Overnight lows continue in the 70s with conditions humid. Fog chances overall relatively low but will monitor for some smoke settling across southeast Orange County from recent wildfire. Wed-Thu...The surface ridge axis remains stymied southward with light offshore flowing continuing, except for the afternoon/evening where it "backs" onshore with sea breeze formation and push inland. The mid-levels will have light northerly to variable winds with occasional impulses traversing the area. A weak surface boundary will slide southward toward the coverage warning area on Wed. Models now suggest drier air will remain north of Lake/Volusia counties with ample moisture for SCT to locally NMRS (30-60%) diurnal convection both days. A few storms could become strong with primary impacts of frequent lightning, gusty winds 40-55 mph locally, small hail and torrential downpours leading to minor/nuisance flooding. Highs still very warm L-M90s with peak heat indices 101-107, resulting in widespread Moderate to Major HeatRisk impacts. Conditions remain muggy at night with mins in the 70s. Fri-Mon...Weak ridging aloft drifts from the western Atlc back west across the FL peninsula and into the northern Gulf into the weekend. At the surface, high pressure ridging moves north into the central peninsula early in the period, but is forced back south late in the weekend and early next week as another weak front drops into the Deep South. Predominant SW/S flow (albeit weak) continues into the weekend, but "backs" onshore each afternoon with sea breeze formation and penetration into the interior. Diurnal showers/storms, isolated to scattered thru the period. Highest coverage over the interior late day and early evening, with weak/erratic steering flow. Forecasted HeatRisk continues widespread Major with pockets of Extreme impacts on any given day as both highs/lows remain above normal with stifling humidity. Will monitor as peak heat indices approach Advisory criteria into the weekend. && .MARINE... Issued at 225 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 Generally favorable boating conditions through the week and into the weekend as the Atlantic high weakly extends towards Florida. A weak front will drop near central FL keeping the surface ridge axis suppressed over South Florida through Thu, continuing offshore (WSW- SW) flow. The front departs and the ridge lifts north towards central FL Fri into the weekend, shifting flow more southerly at times but generally remaining offshore. Winds "back" onshore (SE-E) in the afternoon into the evening as the east coast sea breeze develops, gradually pushing farther inland each day as offshore flow weakens. Wind speeds 5-15 kts, occasionally pushing over 15 kts offshore in the overnights. Seas 1-3 ft. Most showers and lightning storms expected to stay inland, but a few could move across the intracoastal waters in the evenings, and isolated overnight convection can't be ruled out. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFs) Issued at 139 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 VFR conditions are expected outside of showers/storms with high pressure (~1021mb) over the W Gulf of America. W winds at 5-10kts are forecast to back onshore at the coastal TAFs into the PM S of KDAB before becoming light & mostly variable overnight. VCTS is forecast this PM at KMCO and to the ESE with PROB30 groups at KMLB and to the S. VCTS returns to the forecast after 17Z/18Z WED. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... DAB 77 91 75 92 / 20 30 10 30 MCO 77 94 76 95 / 10 60 20 60 MLB 77 91 77 91 / 30 60 30 50 VRB 76 93 76 92 / 20 40 30 50 LEE 78 95 76 95 / 20 30 10 30 SFB 77 95 75 95 / 10 60 20 40 ORL 78 93 76 94 / 10 60 10 50 FPR 76 93 75 92 / 20 40 30 50 && .MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. && DISCUSSION...Sedlock AVIATION...Fehling
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
540 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
FLZ053-058-232230-
Okeechobee FL-Osceola FL-
540 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN OKEECHOBEE AND
SOUTHEASTERN OSCEOLA COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...
At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, or 16 miles east of Avon
Park, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Lake Marian and Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.
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 2752 8121 2755 8121 2756 8118 2760 8114
2764 8114 2766 8113 2768 8115 2771 8115
2773 8117 2774 8116 2775 8118 2776 8117
2782 8121 2784 8123 2788 8102 2751 8098
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 267DEG 14KT 2765 8125
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HeilSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
612 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
FLZ053-058-254-547-232245-
Okeechobee FL-Osceola FL-Inland Indian River FL-
Inland Southern Brevard FL-
612 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL OKEECHOBEE...
SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN RIVER AND SOUTHEASTERN OSCEOLA COUNTIES THROUGH
645 PM EDT...
At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, or 14 miles south of
Lake Marian, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Kenansville and Lake Marian.
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 2758 8075 2760 8114 2764 8114 2765 8113
2766 8113 2768 8115 2771 8115 2773 8117
2774 8116 2775 8118 2776 8117 2778 8119
2782 8121 2785 8124 2791 8085
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 263DEG 13KT 2767 8106
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HeilSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
648 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
FLZ053-254-547-232315-
Osceola FL-Inland Indian River FL-Inland Southern Brevard FL-
648 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN INDIAN RIVER...
SOUTH CENTRAL BREVARD AND EAST CENTRAL OSCEOLA COUNTIES THROUGH 715
PM EDT...
At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Blue Cypress Lake, moving northeast at 20 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...
Palm Bay.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2772 8086 2787 8096 2805 8072 2796 8062
2780 8057
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 240DEG 17KT 2784 8084
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HeilSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
728 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
FLZ154-254-547-647-747-240000-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands FL-Inland Indian River FL-
Coastal Indian River FL-Inland Southern Brevard FL-
Mainland Southern Brevard FL-
728 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN INDIAN RIVER AND
SOUTHEASTERN BREVARD COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...
At 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Barefoot Bay, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Palm Bay, Melbourne, Sebastian, Fellsmere, and Indian River Shores.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2767 8061 2785 8067 2811 8069 2813 8053
2774 8036
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 254DEG 18KT 2791 8058
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
HeilThe Melbourne radar (KMLB), 10 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:38 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Photo via social media of a lifted screened back porch. Porch then landed sideways.
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