Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/13/2026 16:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 7:28PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 13, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires: 
July 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 727 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 11 miles southwest of Lakewood Park, or 13 miles west of Indrio. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Vero Beach, Vero Beach South, Vero Beach Highland, Lakewood Park, and Grovenor Estates.
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.
Area Description: 
Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL