Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 5:14PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 514 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
South Beach, or near Indrio, 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...
Vero Beach, Vero Beach South, South Beach, Lakewood Park, and
Moorings Of Vero Beach.
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.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: