Special Weather Statement for Metro Broward County; Coastal Broward County
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Broward County, Metro Broward County
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What is happening
At 520 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Village Park to Ravenswood Estates. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow...
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 these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 520 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Village Park to Ravenswood Estates. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Dania Beach, Wilton Manors, Sea Ranch Lakes, Lazy Lake, Broadview-Pompano Park, and Ravenswood Estates.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:20PM 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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