Boca Raton, FL 33434 Weather Alerts

Palm Beach County6:08 PM EDT26.38°N, 80.17°W

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 6:45 PM Fri·Issued 5:56 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Miami FL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 5:56PM EDT until October 23 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Details

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The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 555 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Port Of Palm Beach, or over Riviera Beach, moving north at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Juno Ridge, Port Of Palm Beach, Mangonia Park, and Fau North Campus.

What to do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Areas: Palm Beach, FL

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 7:00 PM Fri·Issued 5:00 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Miami FL

Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 5:00PM EDT until October 23 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Eastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida...

When: Until 700 PM EDT.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Additional details: - At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to nearly stationary thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen during the last hour from the nearly stationary thunderstorms. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area during the next couple of hours from the nearly stationary thunderstorms. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. If the rainfall amounts increase more than forecast, then a Flash Flood warning may be needed for this area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Greenacres, Palm Springs, Lantana, Atlantis, Haverhill, Cloud Lake, President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Gun Club Estates, Royal Palm Estates, Downtown West Palm Beach, Schall Circle, Port Of Palm Beach and Lake Clarke Shores. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas: Palm Beach, FL

Special Weather Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 6:45 PM Fri·Issued 5:49 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Miami FL

Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 5:49PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Details

At 549 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Port Of Palm Beach, or over Riviera Beach, moving north at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and nickel size 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, Tequesta, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Port Of Palm Beach, Juno Ridge, Downtown West Palm Beach, Mangonia Park, Fau North Campus, Limestone Creek, Westgate-Belvedere Homes, and Lakeside Green.

What to do

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.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

This storm 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.

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

Areas: Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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