Alert archive / Florida / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 1, NWS Miami, FL
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 4:09 AM EST | Gale Warning | MFL | 48 hr | |
| Dec 20, 4:40 AM EST | Coastal Flood Statement | MFL | Collier | 7 hr |
| Dec 20, 4:40 AM EST | Rip Current Statement | MFL | Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach | 59 hr |
| Dec 20, 4:40 AM EST | High Surf Advisory | MFL | Collier | 59 hr |
| Dec 20, 6:48 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 27 min |
| Dec 20, 7:13 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 32 min |
| Dec 20, 7:42 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 33 min |
| Dec 20, 8:03 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 27 min | |
| Dec 20, 8:24 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 37 min | |
| Dec 20, 11:35 AM EST | Coastal Flood Statement | MFL | Monroe | 40 hr |
| Dec 20, 11:35 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | MFL | Collier | 40 hr |
| Dec 20, 12:33 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 57 min | |
| Dec 20, 1:23 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier, Glades, Hendry | 52 min |
| Dec 20, 1:35 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Glades, Hendry | 25 min |
| Dec 20, 1:45 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Collier | 45 min |
| Dec 20, 1:51 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 54 min | |
| Dec 20, 1:58 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 62 min | |
| Dec 20, 2:21 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier, Glades, Hendry | 54 min |
| Dec 20, 2:44 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 46 min |
| Dec 20, 2:46 PM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Collier | 29 min |
| Dec 20, 2:53 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 67 min | |
| Dec 20, 3:13 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier, Hendry | 62 min |
| Dec 20, 5:44 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 46 min | |
| Dec 20, 5:48 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Monroe | 42 min |
| Dec 20, 6:28 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 62 min |
Nearby
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.