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Tornado Warning 26, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this tornado warning at Sep 9, 2017, 6:59 PM EDT for Broward County, Florida. It was in force for 31 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
- Sep 9, 2017, 6:59 PM EDT (22:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 9, 2017, 7:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
County Broward County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 12:09 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 12 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 42 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
- 1745 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 926 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 182 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 212 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
087
WFUS52 KMFL 092259
TORMFL
FLC011-092330-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TO.W.0026.170909T2259Z-170909T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
659 PM EDT SAT SEP 9 2017
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Broward County in southeastern Florida...
* Until 730 PM EDT
* At 659 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Port Everglades, or near Fort Lauderdale, moving
west at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Dania Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes and Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood
International Airport around 705 PM EDT.
Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Lazy Lake, Franklin Park, Washington
Park, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Golden Heights, Chula Vista, Twin
Lakes and Ravenswood Estates around 710 PM EDT.
Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, St. George, Melrose Park, Broadview
Park, Village Park, Nova Southeastern University,
Broadview-Pompano Park and Palm Aire around 715 PM EDT.
Davie, Sunrise, Tamarac, North Lauderdale and Pine Island Ridge
around 720 PM EDT.
Plantation and Sawgrass Mills Mall around 725 PM EDT.
Weston around 730 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fort
Lauderdale Beach, North Pompano Beach, Markham Park, Riverland
Village, North Andrews Gardens, Ramblewood East, Downtown Davie,
Roosevelt Gardens, Terra Mar and Intersection I-595 And I-95.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 2624 8007 2602 8011 2612 8039 2632 8033
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 106DEG 31KT 2610 8007
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
IRL3 follow-up statements
871
WWUS52 KMFL 092304
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
704 PM EDT SAT SEP 9 2017
FLC011-092330-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170909T2330Z/
Broward FL-
704 PM EDT SAT SEP 9 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BROWARD COUNTY...
At 704 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Port Everglades, or over Fort Lauderdale, moving
west at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Franklin Park, Washington Park, Golden Heights, Melrose Park,
Chula Vista, Broadview Park, Twin Lakes and Chambers Estates
around 710 PM EDT.
Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, St. George, Village Park, Nova
Southeastern University, Broadview-Pompano Park and Palm Aire
around 715 PM EDT.
Davie, Sunrise, Tamarac, North Lauderdale and Pine Island Ridge
around 720 PM EDT.
Plantation and Sawgrass Mills Mall around 725 PM EDT.
Weston around 730 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fort
Lauderdale Beach, North Pompano Beach, Markham Park, Riverland
Village, North Andrews Gardens, Ramblewood East, Downtown Davie,
Roosevelt Gardens, Terra Mar and Intersection I-595 And I-95.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 2624 8007 2602 8011 2612 8039 2632 8033
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 106DEG 31KT 2611 8012
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
IRL839
WWUS52 KMFL 092314
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
714 PM EDT SAT SEP 9 2017
FLC011-092330-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170909T2330Z/
Broward FL-
714 PM EDT SAT SEP 9 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BROWARD COUNTY...
At 714 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Lauderhill, or over Plantation, moving west at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Davie, Sunrise and Tamarac around 720 PM EDT.
Sawgrass Mills Mall around 725 PM EDT.
Weston around 730 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fort
Lauderdale Beach, North Pompano Beach, Markham Park, Riverland
Village, North Andrews Gardens, Ramblewood East, Downtown Davie,
Roosevelt Gardens, Terra Mar and Intersection I-595 And I-95.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 2624 8007 2602 8011 2612 8039 2632 8033
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 106DEG 31KT 2613 8022
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
IRL778
WWUS52 KMFL 092318
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
718 PM EDT SAT SEP 9 2017
FLC011-092330-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170909T2330Z/
Broward FL-
718 PM EDT SAT SEP 9 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BROWARD COUNTY...
At 718 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Plantation, moving west at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Weston around 730 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include North
Pompano Beach, Markham Park, West Ken-Lark, Ramblewood East, Downtown
Davie and Broward Estates.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 2626 8015 2606 8022 2612 8039 2632 8033
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 106DEG 31KT 2614 8026
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
IRLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 12:32 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 58 min |
| Sep 9, 5:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 47 min |
| Sep 9, 6:44 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 61 min |
| Sep 9, 7:03 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 42 min |
| Sep 9, 7:54 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Monroe | 66 min |
| Sep 9, 8:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 50 min |
| Sep 9, 9:16 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 44 min |
| Sep 9, 9:17 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 28 min |
| Sep 9, 9:23 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade, Monroe | 9 min |
| Sep 9, 9:35 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Monroe | 40 min |
| Sep 9, 9:52 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Collier | 23 min |
| Sep 9, 10:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 50 min |
| Sep 9, 10:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 33 min |
| Sep 9, 11:19 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 41 min |
| Sep 9, 11:37 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 38 min |
| Sep 9, 12:01 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 14 min | |
| Sep 9, 12:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 26 min |
| Sep 9, 12:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 55 min |
| Sep 9, 12:08 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Collier | 22 min |
| Sep 9, 12:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Collier | 23 min |
| Sep 9, 12:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 36 min | |
| Sep 9, 12:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 39 min |
| Sep 9, 4:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 32 min | |
| Sep 9, 4:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 47 min | |
| Sep 9, 4:46 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward | 29 min |
| Sep 9, 4:48 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Collier | 27 min |
| Sep 9, 5:34 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 26 min | |
| Sep 9, 5:58 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 32 min | |
| Sep 9, 6:16 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 29 min | |
| Sep 9, 6:18 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 27 min | |
| Sep 9, 6:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 38 min |
| Sep 9, 6:30 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward | 30 min |
| Sep 9, 6:32 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 43 min | |
| Sep 9, 6:38 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 37 min | |
| Sep 9, 6:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 47 min | |
| Sep 9, 6:54 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Hendry, Palm Beach | 36 min |
| Sep 9, 7:02 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 13 min |
| Sep 9, 7:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Palm Beach | 48 min |
| Sep 9, 7:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 47 min | |
| Sep 9, 7:16 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 59 min | |
| Sep 9, 7:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 51 min | |
| Sep 9, 7:27 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward | 33 min |
| Sep 9, 7:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 26 min |
| Sep 9, 7:52 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 23 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.