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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
226 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
FLZ067-068-072-168-172-231900-
Coastal Broward County FL-Coastal Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Broward County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
226 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Broward and
southeastern Palm Beach Counties through 300 PM EDT...

At 226 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms capable of producing a funnel cloud along a line
extending from Boynton Beach to Mission Bay to Margate. Movement was
east at 5 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, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Boca Raton,
Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lake
Worth, Lighthouse Point, Palm Beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Highland
Beach, Ocean Ridge, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, and
North Lauderdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy
shelter until these storms pass. Open shelters found in parks,
beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of
lightning.

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LAT...LON 2656 8004 2659 8005 2653 8005 2655 8004
      2643 8006 2643 8007 2636 8007 2613 8010
      2616 8030 2635 8027 2659 8013 2661 8005
      2660 8005 2662 8004
TIME...MOT...LOC 1826Z 264DEG 5KT 2654 8010 2636 8020 2625 8021 

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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