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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Miami, FL

December 20, 20187 counties in Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this wind advisory at Dec 20, 2018, 3:52 PM EST for 7 counties in Florida. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 20, 2018, 3:52 PM EST (20:52 UTC)
Expired
Dec 21, 2018, 7:23 PM EST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Collier County, FL, Glades County, FL, Hendry County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Monroe County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:56 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 nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 73 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 2018-12-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 343 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-12-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 262 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
343 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
787 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
262 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
271 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.6
Supercell composite
4.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

248 
WWUS72 KMFL 202052
NPWMFL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
352 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

FLZ068-069-072-074-075-168-172>174-211200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.WI.Y.0001.181220T2052Z-181222T0600Z/
Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-Metro Broward-Metro Miami-Dade-
Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-
Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
Including the cities of Florida Gardens, Naples, Coral Springs, 
Sunrise, Davie, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Miami, 
Hialeah, Kendall, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, 
Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Beach
352 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect until 1 AM EST Saturday. 

* TIMING...Through early Saturday morning

* WINDS...West Southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles need to use caution while
  driving. Loose objects should be secured. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

FLZ063-066-067-070-071-073-211200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.WI.Y.0001.181221T1200Z-181222T0600Z/
Glades-Hendry-Inland Palm Beach-Inland Collier-Inland Broward-
Inland Miami-Dade-
Including the cities of Palmdale, Moore Haven, Clewiston, 
Belle Glade, Wellington, Immokalee, 
Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Homestead, and Kendale Lakes
352 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 7 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. 

* TIMING...Through early Saturday morning

* WINDS...West Southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles need to use caution while
  driving. Loose objects should be secured. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
CWC/BNB
3 follow-up statements
338 
WWUS72 KMFL 210829
NPWMFL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
329 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

FLZ068-069-072-074-075-168-172>174-220600-
/O.CON.KMFL.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-Metro Broward-Metro Miami-Dade-
Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-
Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
Including the cities of Florida Gardens, Naples, Coral Springs, 
Sunrise, Davie, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Miami, 
Hialeah, Kendall, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, 
Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Beach
329 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* WINDS...West-Southwest winds increasing to 25 to 30 mph this
  morning with gusts up to 40 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles need to use caution while 
  driving. Loose objects should be secured. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

FLZ063-066-067-070-071-073-220600-
/O.CON.KMFL.WI.Y.0001.181221T1200Z-181222T0600Z/
Glades-Hendry-Inland Palm Beach-Inland Collier-Inland Broward-
Inland Miami-Dade-
Including the cities of Palmdale, Moore Haven, Clewiston, 
Belle Glade, Wellington, Immokalee, 
Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Homestead, and Kendale Lakes
329 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* WINDS...West-Southwest winds increasing to 25 to 30 mph this
  morning with gusts up to 40 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles need to use caution while 
  driving. Loose objects should be secured. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
296 
WWUS72 KMFL 212126
NPWMFL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
426 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-220600-
/O.CON.KMFL.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
Glades-Hendry-Inland Palm Beach-Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-
Inland Collier-Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-
Metro Miami-Dade-Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
Including the cities of Palmdale, Moore Haven, Clewiston, 
Belle Glade, Wellington, Florida Gardens, Naples, Immokalee, 
Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Coral Springs, Sunrise, Davie, 
Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Homestead, Kendale Lakes, 
Miami, Hialeah, Kendall, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, 
Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Beach
426 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* WINDS...West-Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph decreasing to below 20 mph late tonight.

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles need to use caution while 
  driving. Loose objects should be secured. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Baxter
680 
WWUS72 KMFL 220023
NPWMFL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
723 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-220130-
/O.CAN.KMFL.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
Glades-Hendry-Inland Palm Beach-Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-
Inland Collier-Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-
Metro Miami-Dade-Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
723 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR ALL OF SOUTH FLORIDA...

The National Weather Service in Miami has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

The winds have decreased below 30 mph over South Florida this
evening. Therefore, the Wind Advisory has been cancelled over
South Florida.

$$

Baxter

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 20, 4:09 AM ESTGale WarningMFL48 hr
Dec 20, 4:40 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementMFLCollier7 hr
Dec 20, 4:40 AM ESTRip Current StatementMFLBroward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach59 hr
Dec 20, 4:40 AM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryMFLCollier59 hr
Dec 20, 6:48 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward27 min
Dec 20, 7:13 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward32 min
Dec 20, 7:42 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach33 min
Dec 20, 8:03 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL27 min
Dec 20, 8:24 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL37 min
Dec 20, 11:35 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementMFLMonroe40 hr
Dec 20, 11:35 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMFLCollier40 hr
Dec 20, 12:33 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL57 min
Dec 20, 1:23 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Glades, Hendry52 min
Dec 20, 1:35 PM ESTTornado WarningMFLGlades, Hendry25 min
Dec 20, 1:45 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLCollier45 min
Dec 20, 1:51 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL54 min
Dec 20, 1:58 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL62 min
Dec 20, 2:21 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Glades, Hendry54 min
Dec 20, 2:44 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach46 min
Dec 20, 2:46 PM ESTTornado WarningMFLCollier29 min
Dec 20, 2:53 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL67 min
Dec 20, 3:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Hendry62 min
Dec 20, 5:44 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL46 min
Dec 20, 5:48 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe42 min
Dec 20, 6:28 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade62 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.