Climate & Environment
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Palm Beach County, Florida
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Palm Beach County, Florida, at 6:27 PM local time and will remain in effect until 6:45 PM local time. The National Weather Service lists the alert severity as severe, with immediate urgency, and the event is classified as observed. The storm, located over North Palm Beach near Riviera Beach, is moving north at 5 to 10 mph. Hazards include golf‑ball–size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph. Potential impacts are injuries to people and animals outdoors, hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The warning covers the entire county, including Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Juno Ridge, and Fau North Campus. Residents are advised to prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds, seek shelter inside a strong building away from windows, and avoid driving through flooded roadways. Severe weather reports can be sent to the nearest law enforcement agency, which will forward them to the Miami office, or shared with NWS Miami on Facebook and Twitter. Torrential rainfall is occurring and may cause flash flooding.
Frequently asked questions
When does the severe thunderstorm warning for Palm Beach County begin and end?
The warning was issued at 6:27 PM local time and will remain in effect until 6:45 PM local time.
What hazards are associated with the storm?
Hazards include golf‑ball–size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph, with potential injuries to people and animals outdoors, hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.