Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 7:34pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1034 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Fremd Village-Padgett Island, or near
Pahokee, moving southeast at 15 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...
Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay, Canal Point, Lake Harbor, Belle
Glade Camp, and Fremd Village-Padgett Island.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL