Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:57PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fort Pierce Inlet, moving north at 5 mph.
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...
Fort Pierce, White City, Indrio, Fort Pierce Inlet, and Queens Cove.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. On rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind
gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and
report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov