The National Weather Service issued a significant weather advisory for southeastern Broward and northeastern Miami-Dade counties due to a strong thunderstorm, expected to bring excessive lightning and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph until 2:15 PM EDT. Heavy downpours with localized amounts of up to 2 inches are also predicted throughout the afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to seek shelter from the storm, as lightning can be deadly and unsecured objects may be blown around by the wind.