Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 4:27PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 427 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Okeelanta, or 10 miles
southeast of Belle Glade, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Loxahatchee NWR.
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 Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: