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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

231 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026

 

FLZ154-041915-

Coastal Indian River FL-

231 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

THROUGH 315 PM EDT...



At 231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over

Vero Beach South, moving north at 5 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...

Sebastian, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, Vero Beach South, and

Gifford.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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!



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LAT...LON 2756 8048 2762 8052 2763 8051 2765 8052

      2779 8053 2780 8039 2756 8029

TIME...MOT...LOC 1831Z 200DEG 5KT 2764 8045 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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