The National Weather Service in Miami issued a Special Weather Statement at 4:59 PM on Monday, November 2, in effect until 5:30 PM, for a strong thunderstorm near Coral Springs moving north at 15 mph. The statement covers inland and metro areas of Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Radar indicated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph are possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes and Parkland.
The NWS advises seeking shelter in a safe building until the storm passes. South Florida Malayalees (SFM) is also tracking a Flood Advisory for northern Broward until 7 PM and the Flood Watch covering all three counties through Monday evening.
