closegps_fixed
Elev 26 ft, 26.14 °N, 80.32 °W

Sunrise, FL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

icon78 Â°F Plantation Acres North Station|Report|Change
Current Station
Personal Weather Station
Location: Sunrise, FL
Elevation: 26ft
Nearby Weather Stations

Active Weather Alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 9:07 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN MIAMI-DADE AND
SOUTHERN BROWARD COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 515 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on
Facebook and Twitter.


Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:42 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Miami-Dade
and southern Broward Counties through 515 PM EDT...

At 442 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Miramar, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie, Sunrise,
Hallandale, Miami Gardens, Weston, North Miami, North Miami Beach,
Aventura, Dania Beach, Miami Lakes, Cooper City, Hialeah Gardens,
Sunny Isles Beach, Opa-Locka, West Park, and Miami Shores.

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.

&&


MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Flood Watch
Issued: 6:31 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following
areas, Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal
Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County
and Metropolitan Miami Dade.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall has already fallen
across the east coast metro areas through this morning. With
additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms anticipated,
an additional widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall remains
possible through Wednesday evening. Localized higher amounts
of 3 to 5 inches will be possible where the stronger storms
set up or where multiple rounds of heavy downpours occur.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

Local Radar
Local Radar ImageLocal Severe Image