Hail, Howling Winds Target Fort Lauderdale in Afternoon Storm Surge

Storms packing small hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph are zeroing in on eastern Broward County this afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service in Miami to issue a special weather statement for Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Pompano Beach through 3:00 p.m. EST. Forecasters said storms moving into the coastal zone could briefly turn nasty, with strong winds and pockets of small hail.

A special weather statement has been issued for Fort Lauderdale FL, Hollywood FL and Pompano Beach FL until 3:00 PM EST https://t.co/PKgsTA8JjN

— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) February 28, 2026

What the NWS is warning about

According to NWS Miami, the special weather statement highlights the potential for wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny-sized hail, with Davie,…..

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