Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:31PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 131 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Godfrey Road, or over Coral Springs,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and half inch 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, Boca Raton, Deerfield
Beach, Delray Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lighthouse Point, Highland
Beach, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Parkland,
Hillsboro Beach, Mission Bay, Broadview-Pompano Park, Boca Pointe,
Boca Del Mar, and Hamptons At Boca Raton.
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; Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County; Coastal Palm Beach County; Coastal Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov