Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Lake County, FL
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NWS Melbourne has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Lake County in Florida until 4:30 PM EDT August 19, 2026, for a nearly stationary storm producing 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Lake County, Florida
- Issued
- August 19, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Melbourne FL
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) was issued by the National Weather Service Melbourne FL on August 19, 2026, at 4:02 PM EDT. The alert is effective immediately and expires at 4:30 PM EDT the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning covers east central Lake County in east central Florida. Locations impacted include Cassia, Forest Hills, Pine Lakes, and Lake Mack-Forest Hills.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring; move indoors immediately as lightning can strike beyond 10 miles from the storm.
Expected Conditions
At 4:02 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cassia and nearly stationary. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail (0.75 inch). Radar indicated the source. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 4:02 PM EDT until 4:30 PM EDT on August 19, 2026.
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