Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms 8
miles northeast of Four Seasons Estates, or 10 miles northeast of
Treasure Island. These thunderstorms were 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...
Treasure Island, Indiantown, Fort Drum, Four Seasons Estates, and
Tradition.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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