A fast-moving severe thunderstorm warning barreled across western Broward County on Sunday evening, putting Weston, Sunrise and Southwest Ranches on notice for damaging wind gusts and small hail. The storm line moved over residential neighborhoods and busy commuter routes with wind strong enough to knock down branches and briefly tangle traffic. The warning specifically listed Weston through 7:15 p.m. EDT and estimated roughly 105,967 people in the impact zone, with local officials flagging about 10 schools and two hospitals as potentially in the path.
Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Weston FL hasta las 7:15 PM EDT
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) April 26, 2026
Storm Details And Threats
According to NWS Miami, the warning called for wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail about the size of a U.S. penny, and urged the public to report any hail, strong wind or damage. The office specifically named Weston, Sunrise and Southwest Ranches among the communities under the alert and included tallies for population, schools and hospitals inside the warned area.
Local radar and spotter reports showed the strongest cells easing up as they pushed east, and some severe thunderstorm warnings in Broward and Miami-Dade were allowed to expire earlier as the line started to lose steam. NBC6 reported that, based on National Weather Service updates, the worst of the activity had largely subsided after about an hour and a half of storms across the counties.
How Residents Should Respond
City and county safety guidance for this kind of severe weather calls for residents to stay indoors and away from windows, secure loose outdoor furniture and skip any flooded or debris-strewn roads until the storms are gone. The City of Weston also advises residents to register for CodeRED alerts and keep an eye on the city’s official alert channels for real-time information during and after storms.
For the latest watches, warnings and live radar, residents are encouraged to follow the National Weather Service Miami forecast page along with local broadcast coverage as conditions evolve. The National Weather Service - Miami site maintains current hazard listings and radar links that update automatically with any new statements.
