Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 6:17PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 617 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of
Lion Country Safari Park to 9 miles east of Belle Glade to near Holey
Land Wildlife Refuge. Movement was east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade, Okeelanta, North County Airport,
Lion Country Safari Park, The Acreage, Loxahatchee Groves, and
Loxahatchee NWR.
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 these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov