Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tradition, or near Port Saint Lucie. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
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...
Port Saint Lucie, Fort Pierce, White City, Tradition, and Saint Lucie
West.
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.
Area Description:
Coastal St. Lucie; Inland St. Lucie
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov