Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:14PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 413 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near North County Airport, or 7 miles northwest
of Palm Beach Gardens. This storm was nearly stationary.
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...
West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, North County Airport,
The Acreage, Caloosa, Philo Farms, Jupiter Farms, and Limestone
Creek.
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 Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov