Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:33PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 533 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Wellington, moving north at 20 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...
West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera
Beach, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Lake Park,
Atlantis, Haverhill, Loxahatchee NWR, Mission Bay, Hamptons At Boca
Raton, Golden Lakes, Loxahatchee Groves, Whisper Walk, Lion Country
Safari Park, Gun Club Estates, and Schall Circle.
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; Coastal Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov