Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/13/2026 18:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 9:51PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 13, 2026 - 6:51pm
Expires: 
July 13, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 951 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wellington, moving 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... West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Highland Beach, Juno Beach, Ocean Ridge, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, Parkland, Palm Springs, North Palm Beach, Lantana, and Lake Park.
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 this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County; Coastal Palm Beach County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL