Riviera Beach, FL — The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida, in effect until 6:45 PM EDT.

What is happening:

At 5:55 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm sat over the Port of Palm Beach near Riviera Beach, drifting north at just 5 miles per hour. The slow movement means heavy rain is piling up over the same neighborhoods.

Local impacts:

The storm is dropping ping-pong-ball-size hail with wind gusts to 60 miles per hour. People and animals outdoors could be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall is also occurring, which could lead to flash flooding. Locations in the path include West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Juno Beach, and North Palm Beach.

What to do:

- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

- Stay away from windows until the storm passes.

- Never drive through flooded roadways.

Source: National Weather Service, October 23, 2026.