Special Weather Statement Florida | Effective 04/06/2026 17:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 6 at 8:03PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 6, 2026 - 5:03pm
Expires: 
April 6, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 803 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm near Palmdale, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Palmdale and Ortona.
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.
Area Description: 
Glades
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL