Special Weather Statement for Glades; Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County
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What you need to know
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- Glades, Hendry, Inland Palm Beach County
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What is happening
At 329 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a funnel cloud along a line extending from 11 miles west of Buckhead Ridge to Brighton Seminole Reservation to 7 miles east of Montura. Movement was northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind...
What the bulletin says to do
Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy shelter until these storms pass. Open shelters found in parks, beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of lightning.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 329 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a funnel cloud along a line extending from 11 miles west of Buckhead Ridge to Brighton Seminole Reservation to 7 miles east of Montura. Movement was northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Clewiston, South Bay, Lake Harbor, Buckhead Ridge, Brighton Seminole Reservation, Indian Prairie Canal Mouth, and Harlem.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Miami FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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