Stong sea breeze formation and high moisture quantities led to another day of showers and thunderstorms on August 17th. The most active weather primarily focused over portions of the east coast recently impacted by high rainfall. Metro Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties grounds were very saturated from rainfall, so the land was prone to flooding.

Hail in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-23 15:20:00 to 17-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTGATE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail for a duration of five to ten minutes as a severe thunderstorm moved through West Palm Beach.

Flood in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-23 14:00:00 to 17-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNSUCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flooding occurred on the Florida Turnpike, near Okeechobee Road/U.S. 27, due to heavy rainfall and poor drainage. A NWS employee reported flooding impacting portions of the southbound lanes.

Flood in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-23 14:00:00 to 17-AUG-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIRGINIA GARDENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported neighborhood streets flooded in Miami Springs due to very heavy rainfall. No impacts to structures was reported. About 4 to 6 inches of rain fell over a 2-3 hour period.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-23 15:15:00 to 17-AUG-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PALM BEACH
Magnitude: 64.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that a large tree fell on a school bus as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area. There were no injuries at the time of the report. The speed of the wind gust was estimated based on close proximity to where a 74 mph gust was recorded.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-23 15:15:00 to 17-AUG-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTGATE
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

EarthNetworks Mesonet WPBFO West Palm Beach Fire Station reported a wind gust of 74 mph as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-23 13:33:00 to 17-AUG-23 13:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVIE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

EarthNetworks mesonet at the Seminole Tribe Headquarters reported a wind gust of 59 mph as a strong thunderstorm moved through Hollywood.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-23 14:08:00 to 17-AUG-23 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: (OPF)OPA LOCKA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS station KOPF at Opa Locka Airport reported a wind gust 60 mph with the passing of a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 17-AUG-23 15:15:00 to 17-AUG-23 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTGATE
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Broadcast meteorologist reported several large trees uprooted in Howard Park following the passing of a strong thunderstorm. This park is located just south of a fire station that reported a wind gust of 74 mph. Other tree damage was reported near South Olive Avenue and Avila Rd.