Sunday evening turned rough across South Florida as the National Weather Service in Miami issued a severe thunderstorm warning that put Broward, Collier and Palm Beach counties on alert through 8:00 p.m. EDT. Forecasters said the line of storms could whip up damaging wind gusts near 60 mph and drop hail about the size of a quarter, urging residents to head indoors, tie down or bring in loose items and steer clear of driving through standing water while the cells pass.
Severe thunderstorm warning including Broward County, FL, Collier County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL until 8:00 PM EDT https://x.com/i/status/2076447333303058492
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) July 12, 2026
What NWS Miami posted
In a post from NWS Miami on X, the office called out specific trouble spots along I-75, through the Weston area and along I-595, all covered by the severe thunderstorm warning until 8:00 p.m. EDT. Forecasters also asked anyone who actually sees hail or wind damage to report it, so meteorologists can confirm what the radar is showing and track impacts in real time.
Storm threats and likely impacts
According to the bulletin, radar indicated wind gusts of up to about 60 mph along the line of storms, along with the potential for quarter-sized hail. Those hazards are strong enough to dent cars, break windows and snap or drop weaker tree limbs. Per the National Weather Service Miami, this type of severe cell often leads to scattered power outages and roads temporarily blocked by downed limbs and other debris.
How to stay safe
The NWS guidance is straightforward: “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building,” and stay there, away from windows, until the storms move on. Officials also recommend securing outdoor furniture and other loose items, avoiding parking under trees and, for anyone on the water, heading back to a safe harbor until conditions settle down.
Afternoon sea-breeze storms are a July staple in South Florida and can ramp up quickly, so local meteorologists typically keep a close eye on radar and push out live updates as warnings shift. NBC 6 South Florida has already documented similar hail and 60 mph gusts earlier this season.
