Gusty Winds Expected Across South Florida; Seek Shelter Now
A Special Weather Statement warns of gusty winds up to 50 mph across South Florida, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties, until 10:00 AM EDT today; residents should seek shelter indoors.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service Miami FL for Hendry, Coastal Collier, Inland Collier, Inland Broward, Metro Broward, Inland Miami-Dade, Metropolitan Miami Dade, Mainland Monroe, Coastal Broward, Coastal Miami Dade, and Far South Miami-Dade Counties, effective until 10:00 AM EDT today, October 1, 2026.
At 9:29 AM EDT, NWS meteorologists detected gusty showers moving west at 35 mph, extending from Pompano Beach to 8 miles south of Loop Road Ee Center. Radar indicates potential wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. These strong winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Residents in affected areas, including Miami, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Miami Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Homestead, Tamarac, Margate, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, South Miami, and Lighthouse Point, are advised to seek shelter immediately in a safe building until the storm passes. This statement expires at 10:00 AM EDT.
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