Severe weather alert for Broward County , Florida

[malaise]

Stay safe DUers
They broke into Jeopardy for that alert

[Scuba]

1. That's damned serious if they interrupted Jeopardy...

... don't spoil it, I won't watch 'til later.

[immoderate]

2. Whoa! That's me!

So far, it's thunderstorms. Vigorous rain. Not much wind.

Hasn't rained here in months.


--imm

[HockeyMom]

3. I'm in Collier

Send some of that rain our way. We need it too.

[immoderate]

4. You don't feel it?

Isn't that Pampano?

--imm

[ellenfl]

9. you mean 'pompano'? big squall came through juno beach. eom

[immoderate]

11. Of course...

But I can't remember...

--imm

[HockeyMom]

10. Naples

Gulf Coast. Heard we may get it tomorrow.

[malaise]

6. Details here

http://www.wunderground.com/US/FL/072.html
Statement as of 7:42 PM EDT on April 20, 2012

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* significant weather advisory for...
Broward metropolitan area

* until 815 PM EDT

* at 737 PM EDT... National Weather Service meteorologists detected a
line of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Coconut
Creek to intersection krome and U.S. 27... and moving east at 15
mph.

* The line of storms will affect...
North Lauderdale...
Davie...
southwest ranches...
Lauderdale Lakes...
Cooper City...
Miramar...
and surrounding communities.

Frequent to excessive lightning... gusty winds from 45 to 55 mph... up
to nickel-sized hail... torrential downpours... or a combination of
these are possible. Lightning is the number one weather related
killer in Florida. Trees and open shelters offer no protection. These
winds can down small tree limbs and branches... and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.

Residents near the path of should remain on the alert for additional
statements and possible warnings.

[malaise]

5. Enjoy it but stay away from windows

[PADemD]

7. Recommend

Cell phone app "My Radar"

It's great for seeing what's coming your way.

[monmouth]

8. I'm in Palm Beach and it's just light rain so far. Of course, they just did

the outside windows...sigh.