Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 2:06PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 205 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pointe West, or near Vero Beach South. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and intense rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Vero Beach South, Pointe West, Grovenor Estates, and Florida Ridge.
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.
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 Indian River; Inland Indian River
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov