Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:54PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 11:54am
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 253 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Port Saint Lucie, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Port Saint Lucie, Walton, Fort Pierce, Sebastian, and Stuart.
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.
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 Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL