Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:46PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 446 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Mile Marker 30 On Alligator Alley, or 17
miles west of Sunrise. 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...
Weston, Mile Marker 30 On Alligator Alley, East Toll Gate On
Alligator Alley, Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27, and Intersection
Alligator Alley And Miami Canal.
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; Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov