Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:10PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:10pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 510 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Parkland, or near Coral Springs, moving
north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size 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...
Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Margate, Coconut Creek,
Parkland, Loxahatchee NWR, Mission Bay, Boca Pointe, Hamptons At Boca
Raton, Whisper Walk, Godfrey Road, Kings Point, Boca Del Mar,
Aberdeen, Boca West, Hillsboro Pines, Aberdeen Golf Course, Villages
Of Oriole, and Hillsboro Ranches.
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:
Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov