Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 9:05PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 905 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Canal Point to
near Fremd Village-Padgett Island to near Belle Glade Camp. Movement
was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea 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...
Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay, Canal Point, Okeelanta, Belle Glade
Camp, Fremd Village-Padgett Island, and Loxahatchee NWR.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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
Sender: