Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 2:49PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 248 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud near Coral
Springs, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Coral Springs, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, Margate,
Lauderhill, Weston, North Lauderdale, Parkland, Sawgrass Mills Mall,
Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27, Broadview-Pompano Park, and Markham
Park.
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.
Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov