The National Weather Service in Miami issued a special weather statement Wednesday afternoon for northern Palm Beach County, calling out West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Jupiter for gusty thunderstorms and strong wind gusts expected through the late afternoon. The advisory is in effect until 4:45 PM EDT and urges people to head indoors while the storms move through. Forecasters warned that brief downpours and gusty winds could snap small limbs and trigger isolated power outages.
A special weather statement has been issued for West Palm Beach FL, Boynton Beach FL and Jupiter FL until 4:45 PM EDT
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) April 8, 2026
NWS Issues Special Weather Statement
According to NWS Miami, the special weather statement covering West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Jupiter runs through 4:45 PM EDT and highlights the potential for wind gusts near 50 mph. The agency is telling residents to seek shelter in a sturdy structure and to secure loose outdoor items until the storms clear out. The NWS watches and warnings page also showed a Flood Watch earlier in the day for portions of Palm Beach County.
What To Expect Locally
The Weather Channel's hour-by-hour forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms and periods of heavy downpours through the afternoon. Gusty winds are expected, strong enough to bring down small branches and briefly knock out power in more exposed spots. If heavy rain keeps setting up over the same neighborhoods, low-lying streets can flood quickly and driving conditions may turn hazardous in a hurry.
How To Stay Safe
If you are outside, move into a sturdy building and avoid huddling under trees or near anything that could shift in strong winds. Drivers should never try to push through flooded roadways and need to watch for downed power lines; treat every line as if it is live and call local authorities. Keep battery-powered flashlights handy, charge your phones, and stay tuned to official updates until the statement expires.
