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WFUS52 KMLB 232228
TORMLB
FLC085-111-232300-
/O.NEW.KMLB.TO.W.0003.260823T2228Z-260823T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
628 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
  Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 628 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Walton, and is nearly stationary.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Walton, Stuart, and Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant around 630 PM
  EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hutchinson Island South.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 2715 8029 2730 8036 2740 8022 2718 8012
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 249DEG 3KT 2728 8026

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Haley