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Special Weather Statement issued November 2 at 4:53PM EST by NWS Miami FL, United States of America

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At 453 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms capable of producing a funnel cloud along a line
extending from near Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge to 11 miles southwest
of Loxahatchee NWR. Movement was northwest at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Holey Land Wildlife Refuge, Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge, and
Loxahatchee NWR.

Measurements

Coordinates26.4267, -80.6967
RegionHendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Broward County
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-11-02T17:30:00-05:00

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