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Special Weather Statement, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this special weather statement at Oct 19, 2019, 3:41 AM EDT for Collier County, Florida. It was in force for 34 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
- Oct 19, 2019, 3:41 AM EDT (07:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 19, 2019, 4:15 AM EDT
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
County Collier County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 157 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 00:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 491 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -29 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 808 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 310 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 432 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.9
- Supercell composite
- 4.4
The text
As transmitted.
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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 19, 3:37 AM EDT, 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 19, 3:37 AM EDT, 4 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida National Weather Service Miami FL 425 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019 AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676- 190830- 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- 425 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019 ...Strong thunderstorms possible through the overnight... ...Marine conditions will deteriorate in Gulf due to Nestor... This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT Thunderstorms: Lightning, locally heavy rainfall, and gusty winds are primary hazards with thunderstorms. Tornadoes: Stronger thunderstorms will be capable of producing funnel clouds or an isolated weak tornado, particularly later tonight over portions of Southwest Florida and the Lake Okeechobee region. Waterspouts: Showers and thunderstorms could produce waterspouts, mainly over the Gulf and Lake Okeechobee waters. Wind: Stronger thunderstorms could produce wind gusts capable of causing isolated wind damage. Sustained winds will also increase to 20 to 25 knots over the Gulf of Mexico and around 20 knots over the Atlantic waters, causing hazardous marine conditions. Reference the Small Craft Advisory for the latest marine details. Flooding: Training showers and thunderstorms could cause locally heavy rainfall capable of producing the ponding of water on roads and low-lying poorly drained areas, mainly from the Alligator Alley and Interstate 595 corridor northward. Coastal Flooding: There could be some coastal flooding along the West coast of Florida due to a west southwesterly swell in the Gulf due to Tropical Storm Nestor. Visibility: There could be some patchy fog across Southwest Florida and inland South Florida this morning and again tonight. Visibility could drop to a quarter of a mile in some spots. Waves: Seas will build to 7 to 10 feet in the Gulf of Mexico late tonight into Saturday. Reference the Small Craft Advisory for the latest details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY Thunderstorms are possible Saturday through Monday and Wednesday through Thursday. Strong thunderstorms are possible Saturday, particularly around Southwest Florida and the Lake Okeechobee region. 20 to 25 knot winds and 7 to 10 foot seas in the Gulf of Mexico will linger through Saturday, creating hazardous marine conditions. The risk of Rip Currents will become elevated along the Gulf and some Atlantic beaches this weekend. Surf heights along the Gulf beaches could reach around 5 feet on Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however individual spotters are encouraged to report high wind, waterspouts, funnel clouds, 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.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Oct 19, 2:11 AM EDT, 1 hour 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
211 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019
FLZ069-070-190700-
Coastal Collier County FL-Inland Collier County FL-
211 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN COLLIER COUNTY UNTIL
300 AM EDT...
* At 211 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marco Island, moving north at
35 mph.
* Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm.
* Locations impacted include...
Naples, Marco Island, Golden Gate Estates, Cape Romano, Belle
Meade, Orangetree, Golden Gate, East Naples, Lely Resort, Big
Corkscrew Island, Vineyards, Royal Palm Hammock, Naples Park, Marco
Island Airport, Naples Manor, West Toll Gate On Alligator Alley,
North Naples, Pelican Bay, Lely and Rookery Bay Aquatic Preserve.
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 2633 8184 2633 8182 2632 8182 2632 8166
2635 8166 2635 8148 2590 8154 2582 8170
2583 8176 2599 8184
TIME...MOT...LOC 0611Z 191DEG 29KT 2592 8179
CohenSpecial weather statement, Oct 19, 2:12 AM EDT, 1 hour 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
212 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019
FLZ075-190700-
Mainland Monroe FL-
212 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN MAINLAND MONROE COUNTY
UNTIL 300 AM EDT...
* At 212 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking a strong thunderstorm near Northwest Cape Sable, moving
north at 30 mph.
* Wind gusts up to 50 mph and funnel clouds possible with this storm.
* Locations impacted include...
Northwest Cape Sable and Middle Cape Sable.
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 2512 8117 2521 8125 2532 8123 2537 8120
2547 8128 2550 8129 2549 8100 2512 8109
TIME...MOT...LOC 0612Z 191DEG 28KT 2517 8125
CohenSpecial weather statement, Oct 19, 3:20 AM EDT, 21 minutes before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 8:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Glades | 54 min |
| Oct 19, 2:07 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 113 min | |
| Oct 19, 2:08 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| Oct 19, 2:11 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 49 min |
| Oct 19, 2:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Monroe | 48 min |
| Oct 19, 3:20 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 70 min |
| Oct 19, 3:39 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| Oct 19, 3:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 32 min |
| Oct 19, 5:11 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 49 min |
| Oct 19, 5:49 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 41 min |
| Oct 19, 7:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 44 min |
| Oct 19, 11:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Glades | 44 min |
| Oct 19, 11:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Glades | 50 min |
| Oct 19, 12:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Glades, Hendry | 29 min |
| Oct 19, 12:03 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 42 min | |
| Oct 19, 12:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Glades | 39 min |
| Oct 19, 2:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 46 min |
| Oct 19, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 32 min | |
| Oct 19, 3:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Hendry | 29 min |
| Oct 19, 3:39 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 51 min | |
| Oct 19, 3:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 46 min |
| Oct 19, 4:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Hendry | 44 min |
| Oct 19, 4:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 43 min |
| Oct 19, 4:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 50 min |
| Oct 19, 4:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Hendry | 37 min |
| Oct 19, 4:28 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 62 min | |
| Oct 19, 4:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Palm Beach | 53 min |
| Oct 19, 5:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Martin | 48 min |
| Oct 19, 5:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Palm Beach | 14 min |
| Oct 19, 6:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier, Hendry | 66 min |
| Oct 19, 7:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Hendry | 38 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.