Special Weather Statement for Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County
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What is happening
At 524 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Palm Beach Gardens, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally...
What the bulletin says to do
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy shelter until this storm passes. Open shelters found in parks, beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of lightning.
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At 524 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Palm Beach Gardens, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and pea size hail. 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... West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Tequesta, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, North County Airport, Juno Ridge, Philo Farms, Fau North Campus, Limestone Creek, Caloosa, and Jupiter Farms.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:24PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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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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