Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 6:15pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 914 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Port Saint Lucie, moving east at 20 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...
Port Saint Lucie, Stuart, Jupiter Island, Palm City, and Hobe Sound.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or hard-topped vehicle. Remember, when
thunder roars, go indoors!
Area Description:
Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL