Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 2:27PM EST by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
February 28, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
February 28, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 227 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Fort
Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport, or near Fort
Lauderdale, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 45 to 50 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...
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie,
Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lighthouse
Point, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Hallandale, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek,
Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Dania Beach, and
Cooper City.
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.
Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Metro Broward County; Coastal Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov