The National Weather Service in Miami issued a special weather statement on Sunday, July 26, 2026, for Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. The alert, valid until 4:00 PM EDT, warns that thunderstorms could produce pea-sized hail and wind gusts up to 55 mph.
According to NWS Miami on X, the statement also covers inland communities including Wellington, Greenacres, Lake Worth, Atlantis and Hypoluxo and urges residents to "seek shelter in a sturdy structure" while storms pass. Officials singled out pea-size hail and sudden, damaging gusts as the primary hazards for the Boca-area coastline and nearby neighborhoods.
A special weather statement has been issued for Boca Raton FL, Boynton Beach FL and Delray Beach FL until 4:00 PM EDT
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) July 26, 2026
What the alert covers
Short-fuse special weather statements are issued when isolated storm cores could produce localized but hazardous conditions. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's AFOS archive shows similar NWS text listing gusts near 45–55 mph and pea-size hail, which can down small limbs and scatter unsecured objects, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet AFOS archive.
How to stay safe
If you are outdoors, head inside a sturdy building and avoid sheltering under trees or near windows while storms pass. Palm Beach County recommends signing up for AlertPBC for local notifications and following county guidance, according to the Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management. NOAA's READY site offers preparedness tips tailored to short-duration severe storms, per NOAA READY.
Local context
NWS Miami has issued several short-notice storm statements across South Florida this month as afternoon convection has become common, and Hoodline has tracked similar alerts for Palm Beach and Broward counties. See Blustery Blast Puts Pompano for recent coverage of the region's thunderstorm pattern.
Forecasters expect the line to move through quickly. If you encounter hail or sudden wind gusts, seek immediate shelter and avoid driving until conditions improve. Keep an eye on county alerts and local broadcasters in case the special statement is upgraded to a watch or warning.
