Tornado Warning issued for Treasure Coast area

Take cover, the National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a tornado warning at 8:44 a.m. on Thursday, September 26. These include the following counties: St. Lucie.

The NWS recommends: “TAKE COVER NOW! Go to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in an RV or vehicle, find the nearest suitable shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

See weather radar for the Treasure Coast region

What do meteorologists say?

At 8:44 a.m., the NWS issued a statement: TORMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a tornado warning for…northwestern St. Lucie County in east central Florida…until 9:15 a.m. EDT. At 8:44 a.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Saint Lucie West or near White City, moving north at 30 mph.

DANGER: Tornado.

SOURCE: Radar indicated rotation.

EFFECT: Flying debris poses a danger to those caught without protection. Mobile homes are damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles occurs. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce South around 8:50 a.m. EDT. Other locations affected by this tornadic thunderstorm include Tradition Field.

If you are close, take cover immediately.

How do you stay safe during a tornado?

During a tornado, the NWS recommends:

Go as low as possible. A basement below ground level or the lowest floor of a building offers the greatest security.
Build as many walls as possible between yourself and the outside world.
Avoid windows.

What should you do if you drive during a tornado warning?

When driving, especially on highways or interstates, do not try to outrun a tornado.

If you are driving in an area where a tornado warning is in effect, you should look for ways to safely pull off the road and exit your vehicle, preferably by taking shelter in a sturdy building.

As a last resort, lie flat in the nearest depression, ditch or culvert and cover your head with your arms.

What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is either sighted or shown on radar, meaning there is an imminent threat to life and property.

If you find yourself in the area of a tornado warning, immediately take cover on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a vehicle or RV, find the nearest stable shelter and take cover.

A tornado warning is issued when the area is capable of producing tornadoes. If you are in the area where a tornado is observed, the NWS recommends having a plan in case a tornado forms. Be prepared to act quickly if a tornado warning is issued.

Reporters Diane Pantaleo and Jana Hayes contributed to this article.

This weather report was automatically generated using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.

Tornado Warning issued for Treasure Coast area

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See weather radar for the Treasure Coast region

What do meteorologists say?

How do you stay safe during a tornado?

What should you do if you drive during a tornado warning?

What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

By Jasper

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