Special Weather Statement for Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Palm Beach County, Metro Palm Beach County
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 320 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Delray Beach. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor...
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. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 320 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Delray Beach. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Lantana, Hamptons At Boca Raton, Village Of Golf, Kings Point, Dunes Road, Whisper Walk, Hypoluxo, Gulf Stream, Briny Breezes, Manalapan, Fau South Campus, Aberdeen, Boca West, Aberdeen Golf Course, and Morikami Park.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 3:20PM 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.
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