Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 1:47PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 10:47am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 147 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Lauderdale Lakes, or near Tamarac, moving
north 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...
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie,
Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lighthouse
Point, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland
Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Dania Beach, Parkland, and
Wilton Manors.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County; Coastal Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov