Much of Broward County, including Weston, spent Saturday afternoon under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning after the National Weather Service in Miami issued the alert, in effect until 5:15 PM EDT. Forecasters said the storms could unleash damaging straight-line winds with gusts up to 60 mph, and urged residents to shelter indoors and avoid hitting the roads while the system moves through.
The advisory also went out on X from the NWS Miami office. In Spanish, the post calls out Weston among the areas under the warning, repeats the 5:15 PM EDT expiration time and highlights potential wind gusts up to 60 mph, according to NWS Miami.
Aviso de tormenta severa incluye Broward County, FL hasta las 5:15 PM EDT
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) March 14, 2026
Storm Threats And Timing
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means hazardous weather is occurring or about to hit and is not something to shrug off. Winds in the upper 50s to low 60s mph range can topple trees, rip at roofing and knock out power in pockets of the county. That mix of damaging wind, heavy rain and frequent lightning is underscored in coverage of severe thunderstorm risks by Weather.com.
Local Forecast And Updates
The NWS Miami forecast page has been flagging "Strong to Severe Storms Today" for South Florida and offers radar and product links for real-time tracking. Residents are urged to keep an eye on the office's hazards page for any extensions, cancellations or local storm reports as the situation evolves, according to NWS Miami.
How To Stay Safe
Safety guidance remains basic but critical: move inside a sturdy building, stay away from windows and avoid driving through standing or moving water. Secure loose outdoor items that could turn into projectiles in high wind, and if it can be done safely, unplug sensitive electronics to cut down the risk of damage from power surges. Broward County Emergency Management notes that official alerts and special-needs information are distributed through county systems outlined in its emergency plan, according to Broward County Emergency Management.
Monitor NWS Miami and local county channels until the warning expires, since alerts can be extended or replaced as storms develop. If you encounter life‑threatening conditions or significant damage, call 911 and report what you are seeing to local authorities.
