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Special Weather Statement

N Issued by NWS Miami FL ⏳ In force until Fri 23 Oct, 22:00 📍 Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
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At 216 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a waterspout near Ocean Ridge, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured obj…

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📡 CAP alert details

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyObserved
EventSpecial Weather Statement
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaMetro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County
Issuing authorityNWS Miami FL
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-23T14:16:00-04:00
Effective2026-10-23T14:16:00-04:00
Onset2026-10-23T14:16:00-04:00
Expires2026-10-23T15:00:00-04:00

📋 Official instructions

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. Funnel clouds can touch down and produce waterspouts. Although typically weak and short lived, a landfalling waterspout can cause property damage and serious injury.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7cd28b90a3efdf5d1173efad9b6d3dd0752abdfc.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • 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. Funnel clouds can touch down and produce waterspouts. Although typically weak and short lived, a landfalling waterspout can cause property damage and serious injury.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • At 216 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a waterspout near Ocean Ridge, moving south at 15 mph.
  • HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
  • SOURCE...Radar indicated.
  • IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters.
  • Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured obj…
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