Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 1 at 11:18AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:18am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 1118 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, or over Fort Lauderdale, moving northwest
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs,
Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Boca Raton, Deerfield
Beach, Delray Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lighthouse Point,
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Hallandale, Miami Gardens, Lauderhill, and
Coconut 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.
Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County; Metropolitan Miami Dade; Coastal Palm Beach County; Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov