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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
449 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

FLZ067-068-168-182115-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
449 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Palm
Beach County through 515 PM EDT...

At 449 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Schall
Circle, or over West Palm Beach, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds, winds in excess of 40 mph, and pea size
         hail.

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...
West Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth, Riviera
Beach, Palm Beach, Juno Beach, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, Palm
Springs, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Haverhill, Cloud Lake, Palm
Beach International Airport, Port Of Palm Beach, Golden Lakes, Gun
Club Estates, Schall Circle, and Royal Palm Estates.

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 2663 8004 2669 8005 2663 8005 2662 8004
      2662 8012 2661 8020 2678 8023 2688 8005
      2680 8004 2682 8004 2680 8003 2670 8005
      2672 8003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 248DEG 12KT 2672 8012

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
LIGHTNING...EXCESSIVE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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