Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued February 28 at 3:57PM EST until February 28 at 4:15PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
February 28, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
February 28, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 356 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Saint Lucie
Nuclear Power Plant, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, White City, Indian
River Estates, and Fort Pierce South.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
St. Lucie, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov