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Special Weather Statement, NWS Miami, FL

October 17, 2019Broward County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this special weather statement at Oct 17, 2019, 5:04 PM EDT for Broward County, Florida. It was in force for 41 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued: Oct 17, 2019, 5:04 PM EDT (21:04 UTC)
Expired: Oct 17, 2019, 5:45 PM EDT
In force: 41 min
Issued by: NWS Miami, FL

County Broward County, FL

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Miami, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Oct 17, 4:19 PM EDT, 45 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 17, 4:19 PM EDT, 45 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 17, 3:42 AM EDT, 13 hours 22 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Miami FL
342 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
171945-
Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-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-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
342 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...Thunderstorms with gusty winds and dangerous lightning today...

This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Thunderstorms: Lightning, locally heavy rainfall, and gusty winds are
primary hazards with thunderstorms.

Waterspouts: Showers and thunderstorms could produce waterspouts over
the Gulf, Atlantic, and Lake Okeechobee waters.

Wind: Stronger thunderstorms could produce wind gusts capable of
causing isolated wind damage.

Temperatures: Heat Index values will be near 100 across portions of
inland Southwest Florida today.

Visibility: There could be some patchy fog across Southwest Florida
and inland South Florida tonight. Visibility could drop to a quarter
of a mile in some spots.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Thunderstorms are possible Friday through Wednesday. Strong
thunderstorms are possible Friday night into Saturday, particularly
around Southwest Florida.

The risk of Rip Currents will become elevated along the Gulf and
some Atlantic beaches this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however individual
spotters are encouraged to report high wind, funnel clouds,
waterspouts, and flooding to the National Weather Service forecast
office in Miami.

For more information...visit the National Weather Service in
Miami website at www.weather.gov/miami.

RAG

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Oct 17, 2:48 PM EDT, 2 hours 16 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
248 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

FLZ073-171915-
Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
248 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
UNTIL 315 PM EDT...

* At 248 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Miccosukee
  Resort, or 18 miles northwest of Kendall, moving east at 10 mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph and funnel clouds possible with this
  storm.

* Locations impacted include...
  Miramar, Miccosukee Resort, Intersection Krome And U.S. 27 and
  Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and
Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 2593 8038 2590 8039 2582 8039 2569 8048
      2576 8065 2596 8052 2596 8034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1848Z 289DEG 10KT 2581 8060

Cohen

Special weather statement, Oct 17, 3:05 PM EDT, 1 hour 59 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
305 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

FLZ073-074-171945-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
305 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
UNTIL 345 PM EDT...

* At 305 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking a strong thunderstorm near Miccosukee Resort, or 13 miles
  northwest of Kendall, moving southeast at 15 mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph and funnel clouds possible with this
  storm.

* Locations impacted include...
  Doral, Sweetwater, Fountainbleau, Country Walk, Kendale Lakes, West
  Kendall, Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive, Miccosukee Resort,
  Tamiami, University Park, The Hammocks, The Crossings, Sunset,
  Olympia Heights, Westchester, Kendall West, Tamiami Fairgrounds,
  Fiu South Campus and Westwood Lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and
Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 2576 8063 2585 8057 2580 8032 2563 8043
TIME...MOT...LOC 1905Z 304DEG 13KT 2577 8055

Weinman/Cohen

Special weather statement, Oct 17, 3:22 PM EDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
322 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

FLZ073-074-173-172015-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
322 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY UNTIL
415 PM EDT...

* At 322 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tamiami, or 7 miles northwest
  of Kendall, moving east at 15 mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph and funnel clouds possible with this
  storm.

* Locations impacted include...
  Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, South
  Miami, Virginia Key, Kendall, Doral, Pinecrest, Miami Springs,
  Sweetwater, West Miami, Westchester, Glenvar Heights,
  Fountainbleau, Kendale Lakes, Port Of Miami, University Of Miami
  and The Hammocks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and
Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 2567 8014 2559 8020 2570 8054 2582 8042
      2583 8011
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 278DEG 15KT 2575 8042

Cohen

Special weather statement, Oct 17, 4:03 PM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
403 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

FLZ067-068-071-072-168-172-172100-
Inland Broward County FL-Coastal Broward County FL-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
Inland Palm Beach County FL-Metro Palm Beach County FL-
403 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN BROWARD AND SOUTHEASTERN
PALM BEACH COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM EDT...

* At 403 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles
  east of Holey Land Wildlife Refuge to 10 miles north of
  Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27 to near Mile Marker 30 On Alligator
  Alley. Movement was east at 25 mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph and funnel clouds possible with these
  storms.

* Locations impacted include...
  Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Boca Raton,
  Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lighthouse Point,
  Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Highland Beach, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek,
  Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Parkland, Wilton
  Manors and Hillsboro Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and
Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 2645 8005 2627 8007 2611 8007 2623 8057
      2645 8058
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 271DEG 21KT 2643 8050 2630 8047 2608 8057

Weinman/Cohen

Special weather statement, Oct 17, 4:16 PM EDT, 48 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
416 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

FLZ173-172030-
Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
416 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR  UNTIL 430 PM EDT...

* At 416 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Miami
  Beach to near Palmetto Bay. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with these storms.

* Locations impacted include...
  Miami, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Virginia Key, Miami Shores, North
  Bay Village, Port Of Miami and Fisher Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and
Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 2558 8015 2561 8022 2587 8015 2587 8010
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 293DEG 19KT 2579 8013 2561 8022

Cohen

Special weather statement, Oct 17, 5:04 PM EDT, 0 minutes before

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Oct 17, 11:46 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Miami-Dade	44 min
Oct 17, 2:26 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Broward	49 min
Oct 17, 2:30 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Broward	45 min
Oct 17, 2:48 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Miami-Dade	27 min
Oct 17, 3:05 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Miami-Dade	40 min
Oct 17, 3:22 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Miami-Dade	53 min
Oct 17, 3:40 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		81 min
Oct 17, 4:03 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Broward	57 min
Oct 17, 4:16 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Miami-Dade	14 min
Oct 17, 4:53 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Broward, Palm Beach	3 hr
Oct 17, 5:08 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		82 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.