980
WWUS82 KMFL 302116
SPSMFL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
516 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

FLZ066-067-302200-
Hendry FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
516 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Hendry
and northwestern Palm Beach Counties through 600 PM EDT...

At 515 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Lake
Harbor, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Landspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
         could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
         objects.

Locations impacted include...
Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay, Lake Harbor, Okeelanta, Belle Glade
Camp, and Fremd Village-Padgett Island.

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.

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy
shelter until this storm passes. Open shelters found in parks,
beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of
lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 2684 8058 2654 8048 2653 8098 2671 8096
      2674 8087 2670 8082 2670 8078 2669 8074
      2670 8072 2674 8073 2676 8075 2678 8073
      2677 8072 2675 8072 2674 8071 2676 8069
      2680 8070
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 254DEG 12KT 2665 8081

LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

RAG