Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 3:41PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vero Lake Estates, or near Fellsmere, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, and Vero Beach
South.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Seek
safe shelter inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle.
Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a
thunderstorm. When thunder roars, go indoors!
Area Description:
Coastal Indian River; Inland Indian River
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov