Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 1:25PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 125 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Lion Country Safari Park, or
13 miles south of Indiantown, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pahokee, Canal Point, and Fremd Village-Padgett Island.
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:
Inland Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov