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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
605 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
 

FLZ447-052230-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands FL-
605 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL BREVARD COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, or near Playalinda Beach, moving
northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Playalinda Beach, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, and Klondike Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
east central Florida.

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LAT...LON 2858 8076 2869 8081 2876 8066 2860 8055
TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 246DEG 10KT 2867 8070 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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