Special Weather Statement for Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County
Official alert fields
What you need to know
- Applies to
- Inland Broward County, Metro Broward County
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 439 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27, or 9 miles west of Sunrise. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree...
What the bulletin says to do
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the storm passes. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 439 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27, or 9 miles west of Sunrise. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Weston, Mile Marker 30 On Alligator Alley, East Toll Gate On Alligator Alley, and Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 4:39PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Official revision
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.
- CAP status
- Actual
- Message type
- Alert
- Last collected