Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 6:35PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Palm City, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Stuart, Jupiter Island, Palm City, Hobe Sound, and Port Salerno.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Excessive 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