Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 3:55PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 355 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud 9 miles
northwest of North County Airport, or 10 miles southeast of
Indiantown, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and penny size
hail.
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...
West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Tequesta, North County
Airport, The Acreage, Caloosa, Philo Farms, Jupiter Farms, and
Limestone Creek.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov