Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 1:30pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 430 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Mission Bay to near
Coral Springs to near Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27. Movement was
east at 5 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...
Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Boca Raton,
Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Tamarac, Margate,
Lighthouse Point, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Highland Beach, Lauderhill,
Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes,
Parkland, and Hillsboro Beach.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County; Coastal Palm Beach County; Coastal Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL