Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Palm Beach County, FL
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NWS Miami has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Palm Beach County until 6:30 PM EDT, with 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Palm Beach County, Florida
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Miami FL
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Miami FL. The alert is effective from 5:53 PM EDT on August 21, 2026, until 6:30 PM EDT on August 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southwestern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida, including the Holey Land Wildlife Refuge located 21 miles south of South Bay.
What You Should Do
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 5:53 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Holey Land Wildlife Refuge moving north at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inch). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 5:53 PM EDT until 6:30 PM EDT on August 21, 2026.
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