Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued February 28 at 3:15PM EST until February 28 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
February 28, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
February 28, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 315 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of
Lakewood Park, or 10 miles west of Indrio, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Indrio, Fort Pierce Inlet, and Vero Beach
South.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Indian River, FL; St. Lucie, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov