Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 9:11PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 911 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Saint Lucie West, or near White City, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Port Saint Lucie, Walton, Fort Pierce, Stuart, and Saint Lucie
Nuclear Power Plant.
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. 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:
Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: