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— By The Boca Raton Tribune Weather Team
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BOCA RATON, FL – May 5, 2025, 3:45 PM EDT – The National Weather Service has issued multiple weather alerts for Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach, as a dangerous storm system moves through South Florida.
⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9:00 PM
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The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch (WS 224) for a broad section of South Florida, including Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. This means conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms, which may include:
- Damaging winds over 60 mph
- Large hail
- Frequent lightning
- Localized flash flooding
Everyone in the region should remain alert and monitor conditions closely.
⛈️ ACTIVE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
At 3:09 PM, a severe thunderstorm was spotted near Dunes Road, just outside Boynton Beach, moving southeast at 10 mph. The storm is producing:
- Observed hail up to 1.25 inches (half-dollar size)
- Winds up to 60 mph
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This storm is impacting multiple communities including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Kings Point, and Loxahatchee NWR. Residents should seek shelter indoors immediately and stay away from windows.
🌧️ FLOOD ADVISORY UNTIL 5:45 PM
A Flood Advisory is also in effect for Palm Beach County as of 3:42 PM due to excessive rainfall. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen, with another 1–2 inches expected. Minor flooding is either occurring or imminent in:
- Low-lying and poorly drained areas
- Roadways in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and surrounding communities
- Morikami Park, Kings Point, Villages of Oriole, and Ocean Ridge
Public Safety Reminders
- Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Never drive through flooded roadways.
- Protect Your Vehicle from hail by parking under shelter when possible.
- Prepare for Power Outages due to downed lines and high winds.
- Monitor Updates through official sources and stay indoors during warnings.
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