{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.48a9693a89b0946399433794f85ccd3e348244b3.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.48a9693a89b0946399433794f85ccd3e348244b3.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Melbourne FL"},"word_count":173,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin\n**Issued by:** NWS Melbourne FL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T18:29:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T18:29:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nPort Saint Lucie. Additional storm development is expected over the\narea as boundary collisions occur. Storm motion will be slow and\nerratic.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nPort Saint Lucie, Walton, Stuart, Palm City, and White City.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Seek\nsafe shelter inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle.\nRemember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a\nthunderstorm. When thunder roars, go indoors!"}