Sunday evening brought fresh weather worries to central Palm Beach County as the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens and Greenacres, warning of strong thunderstorms and gusty winds through 7:30 p.m. EDT. Forecasters said storms could produce wind gusts near 50 mph and pockets of hail, prompting officials to advise anyone outdoors to head inside. Radar showed a line of storms pushing east across central Palm Beach County during the early evening.
In a post on X, the NWS Miami account said the statement would remain in effect until 7:30 p.m. EDT for the named communities. The post urged people to “seek shelter in a sturdy structure,” according to NWS Miami on X.
What the NWS warned
The Miami forecast office's special weather statement described radar‑indicated storms capable of producing wind gusts up to 50 mph and warned that “gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects,” according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists were tracking the cells as they moved from inland neighborhoods toward the coast.
Where the threat could hit
The alert specifically referenced Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens and Greenacres and included nearby West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Jupiter among areas that could see brief severe gusts or hail. Local coverage of similar short‑fuse warnings across northern Palm Beach County this season has been steady, as reported in steady storm coverage.
Safety tips and county resources
Palm Beach County emergency management advises securing loose outdoor items, avoiding travel through heavy downpours and sheltering in a sturdy building until the storm passes. The county also maintains preparedness resources and shelter information for residents with special needs, according to Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management.
These storms usually pass quickly but can cause sudden hazards; stay tuned to updated forecasts on the National Weather Service website and follow NWS Miami on X for real‑time alerts. If you see downed power lines or significant flooding, treat downed lines as live and contact local authorities immediately.
