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Tornado Warning 26, NWS Miami, FL

September 9, 2017Broward County, Florida

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Sep 9, 12:09 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC12 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2017-09-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1745 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2017-09-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 182 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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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

$$

IRL
3 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

$$

IRL
839 
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

$$

IRL
778 
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

$$

IRL

The office that day

Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 9, 12:32 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade58 min
Sep 9, 5:43 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade47 min
Sep 9, 6:44 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade61 min
Sep 9, 7:03 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade42 min
Sep 9, 7:54 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe66 min
Sep 9, 8:55 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade50 min
Sep 9, 9:16 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier44 min
Sep 9, 9:17 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade28 min
Sep 9, 9:23 AM EDTTornado WarningMFLMiami-Dade, Monroe9 min
Sep 9, 9:35 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe40 min
Sep 9, 9:52 AM EDTTornado WarningMFLCollier23 min
Sep 9, 10:40 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade50 min
Sep 9, 10:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier33 min
Sep 9, 11:19 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade41 min
Sep 9, 11:37 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier38 min
Sep 9, 12:01 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL14 min
Sep 9, 12:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade26 min
Sep 9, 12:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier55 min
Sep 9, 12:08 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLCollier22 min
Sep 9, 12:22 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLCollier23 min
Sep 9, 12:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL36 min
Sep 9, 12:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade39 min
Sep 9, 4:13 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL32 min
Sep 9, 4:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL47 min
Sep 9, 4:46 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLBroward29 min
Sep 9, 4:48 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLCollier27 min
Sep 9, 5:34 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL26 min
Sep 9, 5:58 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL32 min
Sep 9, 6:16 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL29 min
Sep 9, 6:18 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL27 min
Sep 9, 6:22 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLBroward, Palm Beach38 min
Sep 9, 6:30 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLBroward30 min
Sep 9, 6:32 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL43 min
Sep 9, 6:38 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL37 min
Sep 9, 6:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL47 min
Sep 9, 6:54 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLHendry, Palm Beach36 min
Sep 9, 7:02 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLMiami-Dade13 min
Sep 9, 7:12 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLPalm Beach48 min
Sep 9, 7:13 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL47 min
Sep 9, 7:16 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL59 min
Sep 9, 7:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL51 min
Sep 9, 7:27 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLBroward33 min
Sep 9, 7:29 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLMiami-Dade26 min
Sep 9, 7:52 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLBroward, Miami-Dade23 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.