Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:03PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 503 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near North County Airport, or near Palm Beach
Gardens, moving northeast at 15 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, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Tequesta, North County
Airport, The Acreage, Caloosa, Philo Farms, Jupiter Farms, and
Limestone Creek.
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.
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