Florida - United States   2026-02-28   Saturday   27.65N, -80.38W

Vero Beach

Florida - United States
2026-02-28

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued February 28 at 3:09PM EST until February 28 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Issue date: 2026-02-28T20:09+00:00

SVRMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern St. Lucie County in east central Florida... Southeastern Indian River County in east central Florida... * Until 400 PM EST. * At 308 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest of Lakewood Park, or 12 miles west of Indrio, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, Vero Beach South, and Gifford.

Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 3:02PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Issue date: 2026-02-28T20:02+00:00

At 302 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Pointe West, or 9 miles southwest of Vero Beach South, moving east at 35 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... Fort Pierce, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fellsmere, and Indian River Shores.