The National Weather Service confirmed there was a wind gust of 52 mph and reports of quarter-sized hail in the area near Lake Worth Road. The storm that moved through saw winds of 50-55 mph.
After the fifth-driest April on record, Palm Beach County received heavy rainfall Monday afternoon, with reports of hail throughout the region.
"The area near Lake Worth Road was among the hardest hit, with reports of uprooted trees, fallen palm fronds, and scattered debris," said Village of Wellington Manager Jim Barnes.
"Our Public Works crews responded quickly and are actively clearing debris from roads and Village facilites. Village building inspectors are also assessing damage throughout the community," Barnes added.
The sudden thunderstorms were caused by a stationary front hanging over central Florida.
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Boynton Beach resident Tony Sotallaro sent WPTV a picture of hail near Lyons and Southwest Hypoloxo roads.
"Hailstorm the size of golf balls," Sotallaro said.
The storm also affected Wellington, where WPTV reporter Michael Hoffman spotted a large uprooted tree near the roundabout on 120th Avenue South and Pierson Road.
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The Village of Wellington asked that any loose debris on your property be properly secured and placed out for collection on your next regularly scheduled collection day.
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