Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South Central Martin County Through 6:15 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for south central Martin County in east central Florida. The warning was issued at 5:44 PM EST following radar indications of a severe weather system.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers south central Martin County. At 5:43 PM EST, the storm was located near Indiantown, moving southeast at approximately 30 mph. Locations impacted include Indiantown.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is also occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately, as lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from the center of a thunderstorm.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. This may result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
• Lightning: Frequent cloud-to-ground strikes are occurring.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 5:44 PM EST and is set to expire at 6:15 PM EST on February 28, 2026.