Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/20/2026 14:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 5:01PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 20, 2026 - 2:01pm
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 501 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Intersection Krome And U.S. 27, or near Miramar, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 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... Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Miami Lakes, Cooper City, Intersection Krome And U.S. 27, Palm Springs North, and Country Club.
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 Broward County; Metro Broward County; Inland Miami-Dade County; Metropolitan Miami Dade
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL