Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 1:21PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 10:21am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 121 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Lake Harbor, moving northwest at 10 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...
Clewiston, South Bay, Lake Harbor, and Harlem.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Glades; Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov