Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 437 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pointe West, or near Vero Beach South, moving southeast at 10 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...
Vero Beach, Vero Beach South, Winter Beach, Gifford, and Pointe West.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent 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:
Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov