Special Weather Statement for Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County
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What is happening
At 302 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Kings Point, or near Delray Beach. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Funnel clouds...
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. 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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Bulletin details
At 302 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Kings Point, or near Delray Beach. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Hamptons At Boca Raton, Village Of Golf, Kings Point, Dunes Road, Whisper Walk, Mission Bay, Loxahatchee NWR, Hypoluxo, Gulf Stream, Briny Breezes, Manalapan, Fau South Campus, Aberdeen, and Boca West.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:03PM 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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