Severe Storms Batter Central Florida

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Powerful thunderstorms are impacting Central Florida, with multiple severe thunderstorm warnings issued for areas including Orange, Osceola, and Brevard counties. The storms are bringing threats of damaging winds over 50 mph, intense lightning, and large hail, including reports of golf ball-sized hail in some areas. Residents are advised to take shelter as the storms move through the region.

Why it matters

Central Florida is prone to severe weather, especially during the spring and summer months. These types of storms can cause significant property damage, power outages, and pose a risk to public safety. Tracking and reporting on severe weather events is crucial for keeping local residents informed and prepared.

The details

The National Weather Service has issued several severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Central Florida. In Orange and Osceola counties, a warning was issued for areas including Orlando, Kissimmee, and Celebration, with the storm moving north at 15 mph. In Brevard County, warnings were issued for central and southeastern parts of the county, including Titusville, Rockledge, Cocoa Beach, Palm Bay, and Melbourne. These storms are bringing the threat of winds over 50 mph, intense lightning, and large hail, with reports of golf ball-sized hail in South Brevard County.

• As of 5:15 PM, the thunderstorm warning for southwestern Orange and northwestern Osceola counties has been cancelled.
• At 5:00 PM, a thunderstorm warning was issued for central Brevard County, including Titusville, Rockledge, and Cocoa Beach, until 5:00 PM.
• At 4:45 PM, a thunderstorm warning was issued for southeastern Brevard County, including Palm Bay and Melbourne, until 4:45 PM.
• At 4:00 PM, a thunderstorm warning was issued for southeastern Brevard County, including Palm Bay and Melbourne, until 4:00 PM.

What’s next

The National Weather Service advises that additional strong to severe storms remain possible across Central Florida late this afternoon and into the evening hours. Residents should continue to monitor local weather reports and be prepared to seek shelter if severe weather approaches their area.