Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 4:45pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 745 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Lake Harbor, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay, Lake Harbor, Okeelanta, Belle Glade
Camp, and Fremd Village-Padgett Island.
Instruction:
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov