Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Tradition, or 9 miles north of Indiantown. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Additional strong storms will
develop in this area as a result of boundary collisions.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Indiantown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov