Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of J And S Fish Camp, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Treasure Island, Indiantown, Okeechobee, Basinger, and Four Seasons
Estates.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Excessive 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:
Okeechobee; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov