Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Miami, FL
Issued by NWS Miami, FL
308 WWUS82 KMFL 182230 SPSMFL Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 630 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 FLZ067-068-168-182315- Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL- Metro Palm Beach County FL- 630 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Palm Beach County through 715 PM EDT... At 630 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Schall Circle, or over West Palm Beach. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Greenacres, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Haverhill, Cloud Lake, Palm Beach International Airport, Port Of Palm Beach, Golden Lakes, Gun Club Estates, Schall Circle, Royal Palm Estates, Lake Belvedere Estates, Downtown West Palm Beach, The Acreage, Lake Clarke Shores, and Mangonia Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and Twitter. && LAT...LON 2665 8003 2665 8004 2671 8004 2665 8005 2666 8019 2682 8022 2684 8005 2683 8004 2683 8006 2680 8005 2680 8003 2677 8004 2679 8005 2671 8005 2675 8003 TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 172DEG 4KT 2672 8010 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Baxter