NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 24, 2026Miami-Dade
Port St. Lucie Residents Recover After Tornado Damage
A weak tornado, classified as an EF-0, struck Port St. Lucie on Sunday, causing property damage with wind speeds reaching up to 75 miles per hour. The National Weather Service confirmed the event after surveying the area on Monday.
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Residents need to be aware of local weather impacts and recovery efforts following severe storm damage in their community.
Key Facts
- The tornado was classified as an EF-0, the lowest intensity rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale.
- Wind gusts during the storm were measured between 65 and 75 miles per hour.
- The storm originated as a waterspout on the St. Lucie River before moving onto land.