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Waterspouts, lightning strikes and fires: Severe weather batters Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk Cassandra Garcia , as published by WPTV
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Fires were also reported in the area as a result of the severe weather. Severe weather affected the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County on Friday.
Severe weather affected the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County on Friday. The storms brought various hazardous conditions, including waterspouts and lightning strikes. Fires were also reported in the area as a result of the severe weather.
The storms hit the region, causing disruptions and dangerous situations. Details of the impact and extent of the damage are not specified in the initial report. For more information on the severe weather and its effects on the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County, readers can refer to the full report from WPTV.
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Category: safety Published: July 18, 2026 Source: WPTV Reading time: 1 min
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