Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Palm Beach County Through 3:00 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida. The alert was issued at 2:42 PM EST after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts southeastern Palm Beach County. Specific locations in the path of the storm include:

• West Palm Beach, Wellington, and Greenacres
• Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs, and Haverhill
• Loxahatchee NWR and Loxahatchee Groves
• Palm Beach International Airport
• Golden Lakes, Lion Country Safari Park, and The Acreage
• Gun Club Estates, Schall Circle, and Royal Palm Estates
• Lake Belvedere Estates, Aberdeen, and Stacey Street
• Plantation Mobile Home Park and Aberdeen Golf Course

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to stay away from windows and remain indoors until the warning has expired or the storm has passed.

Expected Conditions

As of 2:42 PM EST, the severe thunderstorm was located near Wellington, moving east at 25 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 2:42 PM EST on February 28, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 3:00 PM EST.