
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 844 PM EDT Sat May 21 2022 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Orange County through 930 PM EDT... At 844 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bay Lake, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orlando, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Windermere and Bay Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to 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 hard-topped vehicle. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!