Melbourne, FL
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Overview
On the evening of August 23rd, 2026, a strong thunderstorm interacting with the sea breeze produced a weak tornado in Port St Lucie, Florida.
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| EF0 Weak 65-85 mph |
EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph |
EF2 Significant 111-135 mph |
EF3 Severe 136-165 mph |
EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph |
EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
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Radar
KMLB radar imagery at the time of the tornado are below, with an circle placed where the tornado occurred. Radar data showed weak and broad rotation at the lowest scan, which is at around 5,000 ft above the ground in this area, with average rotational velocity values of around 20 knots or less. |
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| KMLB Reflectivity | KMLB Storm Relative Velocity |
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