Special Weather Statement for Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County
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What you need to know
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- Coastal Palm Beach County, Metro Palm Beach County
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What is happening
At 216 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a waterspout near Ocean Ridge, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally...
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. Funnel clouds can touch down and produce waterspouts. Although typically weak and short lived, a landfalling waterspout can cause property damage and serious injury.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 216 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a waterspout near Ocean Ridge, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Lantana, Hypoluxo, South Palm Beach, Gulf Stream, and Briny Breezes.
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Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 2:16PM 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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