Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:57PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Palm City, moving east at 10 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...
Port Saint Lucie, Walton, Stuart, Indiantown, and Tequesta.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov