Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 11:27PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 8:27pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1127 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud 8 miles
southwest of Lion Country Safari Park, or 11 miles west of
Wellington, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
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...
Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee NWR, Loxahatchee Groves,
Lion Country Safari Park, The Acreage, and Florida Gardens.
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.
Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL