Tornado in Melbourne, Florida? Latest radar as warning issued for Brevard County

At 5:54 p.m. EDT, the NWS said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Camp Holly Fish Camp, Florida. A tornado warning has been issued for Melbourne and other parts of Brevard County, Florida. The warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m. EDT Saturday.Melbourne, Florida, under tornado warning. (UnSplash)What does the latest radar say?There have been no confirmed reports of a tornado on the ground in the area so far. However, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Suntree, about 7 miles north of Camp Holly Fish Camp, and was moving southeast at 15 mph.Meteorologist Eric Burris wrote on X that radar was showing rotation near Camp Holly Fish Camp, moving south at 15 mph. He said the storm could reach West Melbourne around 6 p.m. and Palm Bay around 6:10 p.m., with June Park also in its projected path."Heads up if you're in those spots right now,” Burris warned.What did the NWS alert say?At 5:54 p.m. EDT, the NWS said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Camp Holly Fish Camp and moving south at 15 mph.Hazard: TornadoSource: Radar-indicated rotationImpact: Flying debris could be dangerous to people caught without shelter. Mobile homes could be damaged or destroyed, while roofs, windows and vehicles could also sustain damage. Tree damage is likely.The NWS said the dangerous storm would be near:Camp Holly Fish Camp and West Melbourne around 6 p.m. EDTPalm Bay around 6:10 p.m. EDTJune Park and other nearby locationsThe NWS urged residents in the warning area to take cover immediately.“Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris,” NWS warned.The warning was issued by the National Weather Service office in Melbourne, Florida, for Brevard County.Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More