Miami, FL – South Florida could face powerful wind gusts exceeding 40 mph this weekend as an approaching weather system threatens to bring hazardous conditions to coastal communities, potentially knocking down tree limbs, damaging vegetation and sending unsecured outdoor objects airborne.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, there is a 30% to 50% chance of sustained winds exceeding 25 mph and gusts surpassing 40 mph in locations along South Florida’s east and west coast metropolitan areas late this weekend.
The developing weather threat could affect communities around Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and portions of southwest Florida, where stronger gusts may create hazardous conditions for motorists and residents…