Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Broward County, Florida
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NOAA issued it on May 5, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Broward County in southeastern Florida until 7:15 PM EDT, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm
- Affected area
- Broward County, Florida
- Issued
- May 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Miami FL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Broward County, Florida.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Broward County
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Broward County in southeastern Florida. It is effective from 6:41 PM EDT until 7:15 PM EDT on April 26, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Broward County in southeastern Florida, including specific locations such as Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Sawgrass Mills Mall, East Toll Gate On Alligator Alley, Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27, and Markham Park.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inches). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 6:41 PM EDT to 7:15 PM EDT on April 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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