Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:57PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 156 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
North County Airport, or near Jupiter, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Stuart, Tequesta, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, and Port Salerno.
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 St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov