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St Lucie County tornado warning
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The gist
NWS issued a tornado warning for St. Lucie and Martin counties Sunday evening. A brief landspout likely occurred near Port St. Lucie, causing minor damage.
Background
A tornado warning was issued for southeastern St. Lucie and northeastern Martin counties on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. Residents spotted funnel clouds, and the NWS later confirmed a brief landspout likely occurred near Port St. Lucie, producing minor damage.
How it unfolded
- Aug 23, 2026 18:28NWS Melbourne issued a tornado warning for southeastern St. Lucie and northeastern Martin counties, effective until 7 p.m.
- Aug 23, 2026 18:46CBS12 obtained video of a funnel cloud over a Port St. Lucie neighborhood.
- Aug 23, 2026 19:00The tornado warning expired as the storm weakened below severe limits.
- Aug 23, 2026 19:45NWS stated a brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park, lofting debris and causing minor damage.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- NWS confirmed a brief landspout likely occurred near Port St. Lucie, based on damage reports and video.
- Public
- Residents shared videos and photos of funnel clouds, with some reporting damage in Port St. Lucie.
Still unverified
There was no independent confirmation of a tornado touchdown at the time; the NWS statement was based on preliminary information.