Funnel Clouds Possible in Attractions Area (4:50 pm Wednesday 6/10)

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
450 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2020

FLZ045-053-144-102130-
Osceola-Orange-Southern Lake County-
450 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2020

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTH CENTRAL LAKE...
WESTERN ORANGE AND NORTHWESTERN OSCEOLA COUNTIES...

At 449 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Wekiwa Springs State Park to near
Horizon West to Champions Gate. The storms are nearly stationary.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and funnel clouds are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden and Mount Dora.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may cause
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 vehicle.

Funnel clouds can occasionally touch down and produce brief small
tornadoes. Move indoors and stay away from windows.

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