Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 3:02PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
February 28, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires:
February 28, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 302 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Pointe West, or 9 miles southwest of Vero Beach South,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Pierce, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fellsmere, and Indian River
Shores.
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:
Okeechobee; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov