Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 5:40PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
February 28, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
February 28, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 539 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Indiantown, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Indiantown, Tequesta, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, and Jonathan
Dickinson State Park.
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 Martin; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov