Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:54PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 154 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southeast of Fort Drum, moving west at 20 mph.
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...
Fort Drum and Country Hills Estates.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Okeechobee; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov