Special Weather Statement for Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Metro Broward County +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Broward County, Coastal Palm Beach County, Inland Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County
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What is happening
At 226 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a funnel cloud along a line extending from Boynton Beach to Mission Bay to Margate. Movement was east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
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. These storms 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 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 226 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a funnel cloud along a line extending from Boynton Beach to Mission Bay to Margate. Movement was east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45 to 50 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... Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lake Worth, Lighthouse Point, Palm Beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, and North Lauderdale.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 2:26PM 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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