Alert archive / Florida / Tornado Warnings in 2008
Tornado Warning 1, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this tornado warning at Feb 12, 2008, 9:02 PM EST for Collier County, Florida. It was in force for 28 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, 9:02 PM EST (02:02 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2008, 9:30 PM EST
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Collier County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:04 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, 2.0 hours before the alert went out and 114 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
WFUS52 KMFL 130202
TORMFL
FLC021-130230-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TO.W.0001.080213T0202Z-080213T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
902 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
CENTRAL COLLIER COUNTY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
* UNTIL 930 PM EST
* AT 859 PM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO 11 MILES
SOUTHWEST OF INTERSECTION ALLIGATOR ALLEY AND SR 29...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
THIS STORM IS ALSO CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF
60 MPH.
* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
INTERSECTION ALLIGATOR ALLEY AND SR 29...
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
WHEN A TORNADO WARNING IS ISSUED BASED ON DOPPLER RADAR...IT MEANS
THAT STRONG ROTATION HAS BEEN DETECTED IN THE STORM. A TORNADO MAY
ALREADY BE ON THE GROUND...OR COULD POSSIBLY DEVELOP ANYTIME. IF YOU
ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS DANGEROUS STORM...MOVE INDOORS AND TO THE
LOWEST LEVEL OF THE BUILDING. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. IF DRIVING...DO
NOT SEEK SHELTER UNDER A HIGHWAY OVERPASS.
TORNADOES ARE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT BECAUSE THEY ARE HARD TO
SEE. TAKE COVER NOW IF YOU WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE OR HEAR IT COMING...IT
MAY BE TOO LATE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM OR
HALLWAY ON THE LOWEST FLOOR. LEAVE MOBILE HOMES AND VEHICLES FOR
REINFORCED SHELTER. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHERN FLORIDA.
LAT...LON 2637 8139 2629 8127 2625 8127 2625 8122
2617 8110 2605 8147 2612 8156
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 231DEG 38KT 2611 8147
$$
BAXTER3 follow-up statements
000
WWUS52 KMFL 130210
SVSMFL
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
909 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
FLC021-130230-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-080213T0230Z/
COLLIER FL-
909 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EST FOR CENTRAL
COLLIER COUNTY...
AT 908 PM EST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO INDICATE A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WITH STRONG ROTATION CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A
TORNADO. DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS
STORM WAS LOCATED 6 MILES WEST OF MILES CITY...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45
MPH.
THE STORM WILL BE NEAR...
INTERSECTION ALLIGATOR ALLEY AND SR 839 BY 915 PM EST.
SUNNILAND BY 920 PM EST.
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
TORNADOES ARE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT BECAUSE THEY ARE HARD TO
SEE. TAKE COVER NOW IF YOU WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE OR HEAR IT COMING...IT
MAY BE TOO LATE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM OR
HALLWAY ON THE LOWEST FLOOR. LEAVE MOBILE HOMES AND VEHICLES FOR
REINFORCED SHELTER. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
REPORT SEVERE WEATHER OR DAMAGE TO THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
OR YOUR COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE IN MIAMI. OR YOU CAN
ALSO CALL THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI DIRECTLY AT
305.229.4528 TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHERN FLORIDA.
LAT...LON 2637 8139 2629 8127 2625 8127 2625 8122
2617 8110 2605 8147 2612 8156
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 224DEG 40KT 2618 8143
$$
BAXTER000
WWUS52 KMFL 130220
SVSMFL
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
920 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
FLC021-130230-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-080213T0230Z/
COLLIER FL-
920 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EST FOR CENTRAL
COLLIER COUNTY...
AT 917 PM EST...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO INDICATE A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR
SUNNILAND...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
THE STORM WILL BE NEAR...
SUNNILAND BY 920 PM EST.
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
TORNADOES ARE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT BECAUSE THEY ARE HARD TO
SEE. TAKE COVER NOW IF YOU WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE OR HEAR IT COMING...IT
MAY BE TOO LATE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM OR
HALLWAY ON THE LOWEST FLOOR. LEAVE MOBILE HOMES AND VEHICLES FOR
REINFORCED SHELTER. STAY 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 2637 8139 2629 8127 2623 8127 2618 8133
2624 8145
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 224DEG 38KT 2626 8135
$$
BAXTER000
WWUS52 KMFL 130228
SVSMFL
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
927 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
FLC021-130237-
/O.EXP.KMFL.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-080213T0230Z/
COLLIER FL-
927 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2008
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL COLLIER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 930
PM EST...
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR INDICATED THAT THE TORNADO HAS
DISSIPATED. THUS THE TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 930 PM EST.
THUNDERSTORMS REMAIN IN THE AREA. FREQUENT LIGHTNING...GUSTY WINDS TO
40 MPH...VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND SMALL HAIL ARE STILL POSSIBLE. THIS
STORM WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE SUNNILAND AREA. STAY TUNED TO NOAA
WEATHER RADIO OR LOCAL MEDIA FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EST TUESDAY EVENING
FOR SOUTHERN FLORIDA.
LAT...LON 2637 8139 2629 8127 2623 8127 2618 8133
2624 8145
TIME...MOT...LOC 0227Z 224DEG 38KT 2631 8129
$$
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, 8:19 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Collier | 56 min |
| Feb 12, 8:48 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 57 min | |
| Feb 12, 9:44 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.