Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 1:37PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 10:37am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 137 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pointe West, or near Vero Beach South, moving east at 15 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...
Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, Vero Beach South, and
Gifford.
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