Alert archive / Florida / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2008
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 7, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Feb 13, 2008, 1:49 PM EST for Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was in force for 42 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 13, 2008, 1:49 PM EST (18:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 13, 2008, 2:31 PM EST
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Miami-Dade County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
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 13, 11:44 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 55 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
- 435 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -29 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 612 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 140 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 153 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 3.3
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WUUS52 KMFL 131849
SVRMFL
FLC086-131945-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SV.W.0007.080213T1849Z-080213T1945Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
149 PM EST WED FEB 13 2008
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
SOUTHERN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
* UNTIL 245 PM EST
* AT 145 PM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING
FROM THE REDLAND TO 16 MILES SOUTHWEST OF ROYAL PALM RANGER
STATION...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
* THE LINE OF STORMS WILL AFFECT...
THE REDLAND...
FLORIDA CITY...
CUTLER BAY...
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
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. OR YOU CAN
ALSO CALL THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI DIRECTLY AT
305.229.4528 TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EST
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHERN FLORIDA.
LAT...LON 2535 8024 2538 8026 2538 8030 2529 8039
2527 8039 2522 8056 2523 8056 2524 8057
2522 8058 2515 8080 2518 8085 2556 8056
2561 8030 2554 8030 2550 8033 2540 8032
2538 8029 2540 8024
TIME...MOT...LOC 1849Z 245DEG 35KT 2559 8043 2524 8074
$$
TINGLER2 follow-up statements
000
WWUS52 KMFL 131914
SVSMFL
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
214 PM EST WED FEB 13 2008
FLC086-131945-
/O.CON.KMFL.SV.W.0007.000000T0000Z-080213T1945Z/
MIAMI-DADE FL-
214 PM EST WED FEB 13 2008
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EST
FOR SOUTHERN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY...
AT 211 PM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM CUTLER BAY TO 12 MILES SOUTHWEST OF TURKEY PT...MOVING
EAST AT AROUND 40 MPH.
THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE NEAR...
BLACK PT...
TURKEY PT...
HOMESTEAD BAY FRONT PARK...
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
REPORT SEVERE WEATHER OR DAMAGE TO THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
OR YOUR COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE IN MIAMI. OR YOU CAN
ALSO CALL THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI DIRECTLY AT
305.229.4528 TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER.
LAT...LON 2538 8026 2538 8030 2529 8039 2527 8039
2522 8056 2523 8056 2525 8058 2557 8052
2561 8031 2554 8030 2550 8033 2541 8032
2538 8029 2540 8024 2536 8024
TIME...MOT...LOC 1914Z 252DEG 38KT 2561 8031 2528 8042
$$
TINGLER000
WWUS52 KMFL 131931
SVSMFL
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
230 PM EST WED FEB 13 2008
FLC086-131940-
/O.CAN.KMFL.SV.W.0007.000000T0000Z-080213T1945Z/
MIAMI-DADE FL-
230 PM EST WED FEB 13 2008
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR INDICATED THAT THE THUNDERSTORM HAS
MOVED OUT OF THE WARNED AREA AND INTO BISCAYNE BAY AND THE COASTAL
ATLANTIC WATERS. THUS THE THUNDERSTORM WARNING HAS BEE CANCELLED.
LAT...LON 2538 8026 2538 8030 2529 8039 2527 8039
2522 8056 2523 8056 2525 8058 2557 8052
2561 8031 2554 8030 2550 8033 2541 8032
2538 8029 2540 8024 2536 8024
TIME...MOT...LOC 1930Z 252DEG 38KT 2566 8013 2533 8024
$$
TINGLERThe 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, 8:19 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Collier | 56 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, 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.