Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/26/2026 11:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 26, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 240 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Lauderdale Lakes, or near Plantation, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 50 to 55 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, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Dania Beach, Cooper City, Wilton Manors, Sea Ranch Lakes, and Lazy Lake.
Instruction: 
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; Coastal Broward County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov