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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
849 PM EDT Fri May 23 2025

FLZ058-264-240130-
Okeechobee FL-Inland Martin FL-
849 PM EDT Fri May 23 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN OKEECHOBEE AND WEST
CENTRAL MARTIN COUNTIES THROUGH 930 PM EDT...

At 849 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Buckhead Ridge, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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...
Treasure Island, Okeechobee, Four Seasons Estates, Taylor Creek, and
Okee Tantie Recreation Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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!

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 2710 8066 2716 8071 2721 8079 2720 8083
      2714 8087 2717 8088 2716 8089 2717 8091
      2719 8091 2721 8094 2722 8095 2731 8068
      2721 8068 2720 8064 2713 8059
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 238DEG 21KT 2710 8094

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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