Alert archive / Florida / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2008
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 2, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Feb 12, 2008, 8:19 PM EST for Collier County, Florida. It was in force for 56 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2008, 8:19 PM EST (01:19 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2008, 9:15 PM EST
- In force
- 56 min
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Collier County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 3:18 PM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 1.3 hours before the alert went out and 131 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 810 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 772 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 192 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 287 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.9
- Supercell composite
- 4.8
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WUUS52 KMFL 130120
SVRMFL
FLC021-130215-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SV.W.0002.080213T0119Z-080213T0215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
819 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
COLLIER COUNTY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
* UNTIL 915 PM EST
* AT 816 PM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE HAIL...AND
DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 14
MILES WEST OF CAPE ROMANO...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
* THE STORM WILL AFFECT...
MARCO ISLAND...
ROYAL PALM HAMMOCK...
WEST TOLL GATE ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY...
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES...
BIG CORKSCREW ISLAND...
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN ALSO PRODUCE TORNADOES WITH LITTLE OR NO
ADVANCE WARNING. PREPARE TO MOVE TO A PLACE OF SAFETY IN AN INTERIOR
ROOM IN THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR HOUSE OR BUSINESS IF A TORNADO IS
SPOTTED.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHERN FLORIDA.
LAT...LON 2641 8158 2590 8103 2581 8134 2585 8138
2587 8147 2589 8148 2584 8151 2587 8152
2591 8165 2590 8169 2588 8166 2584 8168
2589 8172 2591 8171 2592 8174 2598 8174
2609 8182 2615 8182
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 231DEG 38KT 2582 8187
$$
BAXTER2 follow-up statements
000
WWUS52 KMFL 130136
SVSMFL
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
835 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
FLC021-130215-
/O.CON.KMFL.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-080213T0215Z/
COLLIER FL-
835 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EST
FOR COLLIER COUNTY...
AT 834 PM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE HAIL...AND
DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR
MARCO ISLAND...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
MARCO ISLAND...
GOODLAND...
MARCO ISLAND AIRPORT...
ROYAL PALM HAMMOCK...
SOUTH BLOCKS GOLDEN GATE...
PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST...
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN ALSO PRODUCE TORNADOES WITH LITTLE OR NO
ADVANCE WARNING. PREPARE TO MOVE TO A PLACE OF SAFETY IN AN INTERIOR
ROOM IN THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR HOUSE OR BUSINESS IF A TORNADO IS
SPOTTED.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM. IF YOU ARE IN ITS PATH...PREPARE
IMMEDIATELY FOR DAMAGING WINDS...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...AND DEADLY CLOUD
TO GROUND LIGHTNING. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER...
PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING BUT AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
REPORT SEVERE WEATHER OR DAMAGE TO THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
OR YOUR COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE IN MIAMI.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHERN FLORIDA.
LAT...LON 2641 8158 2590 8103 2581 8134 2585 8138
2587 8147 2589 8148 2584 8151 2587 8152
2590 8159 2591 8164 2590 8169 2592 8174
2598 8174 2609 8182 2615 8182
TIME...MOT...LOC 0135Z 231DEG 38KT 2593 8172
$$
BAXTER000
WWUS52 KMFL 130155
SVSMFL
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
855 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
FLC021-130215-
/O.CON.KMFL.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-080213T0215Z/
COLLIER FL-
855 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EST
FOR COLLIER COUNTY...
AT 851 PM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR SOUTH BLOCKS GOLDEN
GATE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
SOUTH BLOCKS GOLDEN GATE...
INTERSECTION I-75 AND EVERGLADES BLVD...
DEEP LAKE...
ROCK ISLAND...
INTERSECTION ALLIGATOR ALLEY AND SR 29...
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN ALSO PRODUCE TORNADOES WITH LITTLE OR NO
ADVANCE WARNING. PREPARE TO MOVE TO A PLACE OF SAFETY IN AN INTERIOR
ROOM IN THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR HOUSE OR BUSINESS IF A TORNADO IS
SPOTTED.
REPORT SEVERE WEATHER OR DAMAGE TO THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
OR YOUR COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE IN MIAMI.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHERN FLORIDA.
LAT...LON 2641 8158 2590 8103 2581 8134 2585 8138
2587 8147 2589 8148 2584 8151 2587 8152
2590 8159 2591 8164 2590 8169 2592 8174
2598 8174 2609 8182 2615 8182
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 231DEG 38KT 2606 8154
$$
BAXTERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 7:13 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 32 min |
| Feb 12, 7:25 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| Feb 12, 7:50 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 55 min |
| Feb 12, 8:03 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 72 min |
| Feb 12, 8:48 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 57 min | |
| Feb 12, 9:02 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Collier | 28 min |
| Feb 12, 9:44 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Hendry | 61 min |
| Feb 12, 9:45 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 45 min | |
| Feb 12, 9:54 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 66 min | |
| Feb 12, 9:57 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Hendry, Palm Beach | 33 min |
| Feb 12, 10:06 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 54 min | |
| Feb 12, 10:06 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Collier, Monroe | 24 min |
| Feb 12, 10:22 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 83 min | |
| Feb 12, 10:29 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 31 min |
| Feb 12, 10:33 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 57 min |
| Feb 12, 10:34 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 56 min | |
| Feb 12, 10:37 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 53 min |
| Feb 12, 10:38 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Monroe | 52 min |
| Feb 12, 10:40 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 35 min | |
| Feb 12, 10:47 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 58 min |
| Feb 12, 10:54 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 66 min |
| Feb 12, 10:55 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 50 min | |
| Feb 12, 10:58 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 92 min | |
| Feb 12, 11:06 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 24 min |
| Feb 12, 11:13 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 62 min |
| Feb 12, 11:24 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 66 min | |
| Feb 12, 11:30 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Collier | 30 min |
| Feb 12, 11:42 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Hendry | 33 min |
| Feb 12, 11:53 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Palm Beach | 52 min |
| Feb 12, 11:59 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward, Collier | 31 min |
| Feb 13, 12:09 AM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Monroe | 36 min |
| Feb 13, 12:22 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 53 min | |
| Feb 13, 12:24 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| Feb 13, 12:29 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 39 min |
| Feb 13, 12:46 AM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Collier, Monroe | 29 min |
| Feb 13, 1:00 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Collier, Monroe | 45 min |
| Feb 13, 1:06 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 24 min |
| Feb 13, 1:14 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 61 min | |
| Feb 13, 1:17 AM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward, Collier | 28 min |
| Feb 13, 1:29 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 51 min |
| Feb 13, 1:41 AM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward | 25 min |
| Feb 13, 1:55 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Monroe | 50 min |
| Feb 13, 2:09 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 96 min | |
| Feb 13, 2:15 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 60 min |
| Feb 13, 2:28 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 92 min | |
| Feb 13, 2:49 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 26 min |
| Feb 13, 3:37 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 83 min | |
| Feb 13, 4:00 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 60 min | |
| Feb 13, 8:17 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 59 min | |
| Feb 13, 10:16 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Monroe | 29 min |
| Feb 13, 10:38 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 22 min |
| Feb 13, 11:00 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 90 min | |
| Feb 13, 12:21 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 24 min |
| Feb 13, 12:27 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 75 min | |
| Feb 13, 12:46 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 29 min |
| Feb 13, 12:56 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 34 min |
| Feb 13, 1:15 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 60 min |
| Feb 13, 1:35 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 85 min | |
| Feb 13, 1:49 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 42 min |
| Feb 13, 2:09 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 36 min |
| Feb 13, 2:52 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 83 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.