Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:25 PM May. 15, 2024 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Palm Beach County through 145 PM EDT... At 125 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Park, or over Riviera Beach, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Port Of Palm Beach, Juno Ridge, Downtown West Palm Beach, Mangonia Park, and Fau North Campus. 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...40 MPH
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 5:17 PM May. 15, 2024 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM... Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM... At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Riviera Beach, moving northeast at 25 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots and locally higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on the alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development. &&
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 5:14 PM May. 15, 2024 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM... Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas... * Until 145 PM EDT. * At 114 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fort Lauderdale, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Lighthouse Point, Sea Ranch Lakes, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Hallandale, and Deerfield Beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and Twitter. && HAIL...<.75IN; WIND...>34KTS
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