Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 3:51PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 12:51pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Port Salerno, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Walton, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jupiter Island, and Palm City.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
east central Florida.
Area Description:
Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL