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