Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Palm City, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Stuart, Palm City, and Port Salerno.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coastal Martin; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov