{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.2efbe4fe7d4aca91f8374bf38362e33362f28a99.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.2efbe4fe7d4aca91f8374bf38362e33362f28a99.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Melbourne FL"},"word_count":104,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Osceola; Inland Indian River; Inland Southern Brevard\n**Issued by:** NWS Melbourne FL\n**Sent:** 2026-06-23T18:48:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-23T18:48:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-23T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9\nmiles northwest of Blue Cypress Lake, moving northeast at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nPalm Bay.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building."}