Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/16/2026 16:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 700 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Sawgrass Mills Mall, or over Sunrise, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph, and pea size hail. 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... Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Weston, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Broadview-Pompano Park, Sawgrass Mills Mall, Palm Aire, Village Park, Markham Park, and Ramblewood East.
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: 
Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County; Coastal Broward County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL