Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/25/2026 11:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 2:47PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 247 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tamarac, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 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... Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Weston, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Parkland, Broadview-Pompano Park, St. George, Village Park, and Sawgrass Mills Mall.
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 Broward County; Metro Broward County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov