Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 3:29PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 329 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Fort Lauderdale, moving east at 5 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...
Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano
Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Margate,
Lighthouse Point, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Hallandale, Lauderhill,
Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Aventura, and
Lauderdale Lakes.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Metro Broward County; Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov