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Tornado Warning issued January 15 at 5:03PM EST until January 15 at 5:30PM EST by NWS Melbourne FLCounties: Martin, FL; St. Lucie, FLThe National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida... North central Martin County in east central Florida...* Until 530 PM EST.* At 503 PM EST, a confirmed tornado was located over North River Shores, or near Port Saint Lucie, moving northeast at 20 mph.HAZARD...Damaging tornado.SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.* The tornado will be near... Port Saint Lucie, Walton, and Stuart around 510 PM EST.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hutchinson Island South.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.