{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.35397f85e5f45755fc72e6f5270de659acaf6287.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.35397f85e5f45755fc72e6f5270de659acaf6287.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Miami FL"},"word_count":224,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County\n**Issued by:** NWS Miami FL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-12T18:45:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-12T18:45:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-12T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 644 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking\na strong thunderstorm over Loxahatchee Groves, or near Wellington.\nThis storm was nearly stationary.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nWest Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Palm\nBeach, Juno Beach, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs, North\nPalm Beach, Lake Park, Atlantis, Haverhill, Cloud Lake, President\nDonald J. Trump International Airport, Port Of Palm Beach, Golden\nLakes, Loxahatchee Groves, Gun Club Estates, and Schall Circle.\n\n## Instructions\nThese winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around\nunsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the\nstorm passes.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}