Weston got singled out by federal forecasters this afternoon, with a special weather statement in effect through 3:15 p.m. EDT as fast‑moving thunderstorms barreled across western Broward County. The strongest storm cores were expected to briefly spit out pea‑sized hail and kick up wind gusts near 50 mph, strong enough to snap small limbs and send loose patio furniture on an unplanned tour of the neighborhood. Residents were urged to head indoors until the cells moved on.
The advisory, posted by NWS Miami, warned that radar‑indicated storm cores could produce pea‑sized hail and gusts up to about 50 mph and urged people to “seek shelter in a sturdy structure.” Weston was called out by name in the product, which was timed to expire at 3:15 p.m. EDT as the line slid across western Broward.
Storm Timing And Coverage
This kind of short‑fuse advisory has become a familiar afternoon guest lately. Forecasters have been flagging 50‑mph gusts and pockets of small hail across South Florida throughout the month, with recent rounds of storms tracking across Broward and Palm Beach counties and leaving behind isolated damage and brief power outages. Earlier in June, NWS alerts came as hail and 50 mph gusts rattle Broward, part of the same stormy seasonal pattern.
Prepare And Take Shelter
Local officials and forecasters are keeping the advice simple: stay inside, stay away from windows, and secure anything outside that could turn into airborne clutter until the storms pass. That guidance is echoed by the National Weather Service Miami, and Broward County continues to encourage residents to sign up for official alerts and to treat any downed power line as a live hazard.
If conditions worsen, watches or warnings could be issued, so keep an eye on local radar and official channels. We will update this story if the NWS upgrades the advisory or if county emergency managers release new instructions. Until then, any thunderstorm with a strong core is a good excuse to head indoors and steer clear of driving into heavy, hail‑filled downpours.
