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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Miami, FL

October 19, 2019Broward County, Hendry County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this tornado warning at Oct 19, 2019, 11:46 PM EDT for Broward County, Hendry County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 44 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, 11:46 PM EDT (03:46 UTC)
Expired
Oct 20, 2019, 12:30 AM EDT
In force
44 min
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Broward County, FL, Hendry County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:51 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 00:00Z, 3.8 hours before the alert went out and 79 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 00:00Z on 2019-10-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1793 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 00:00Z on 2019-10-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 95 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
1793 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
835 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
95 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.5
Supercell composite
2.9

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

482 
WFUS52 KMFL 200346
TORMFL
FLC011-051-099-200430-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TO.W.0009.191020T0346Z-191020T0430Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
1146 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Hendry County in southern Florida...
  Northern Broward County in southeastern Florida...
  Southwestern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.
    
* At 1146 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge, or 23 miles
  southwest of South Bay, moving northeast at 25 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Holey Land Wildlife Refuge and Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge. 

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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and
Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 2631 8087 2635 8091 2657 8065 2639 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0346Z 235DEG 21KT 2635 8087 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

SPM
3 follow-up statements
913 
WWUS52 KMFL 200401
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1201 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

FLC011-051-099-200430-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191020T0430Z/
Hendry FL-Broward FL-Palm Beach FL-
1201 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HENDRY...NORTHERN BROWARD AND SOUTHWESTERN PALM BEACH
COUNTIES...
    
At 1201 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge
to near Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, moving northeast at 5 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.

Locations impacted include...
Holey Land Wildlife Refuge and Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 2631 8087 2635 8091 2657 8065 2639 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0401Z 239DEG 6KT 2639 8084 2631 8089 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

SPM
768 
WWUS52 KMFL 200424
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1224 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

FLC011-051-200433-
/O.CAN.KMFL.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191020T0430Z/
Hendry FL-Broward FL-
1224 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HENDRY AND NORTHERN BROWARD
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 2634 8078 2638 8087 2657 8065 2639 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0423Z 235DEG 21KT 2646 8073 2638 8078 

$$

FLC099-200430-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191020T0430Z/
Palm Beach FL-
1224 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY...
    
At 1223 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Holey Land Wildlife
Refuge to near Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge, moving northeast at 25
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.

Locations impacted include...
Holey Land Wildlife Refuge and Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 2634 8078 2638 8087 2657 8065 2639 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0423Z 235DEG 21KT 2646 8073 2638 8078 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

SPM
130 
WWUS52 KMFL 200429
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1229 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

FLC099-200439-
/O.EXP.KMFL.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191020T0430Z/
Palm Beach FL-
1229 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 1230 AM EDT...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe 
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Miami.

LAT...LON 2634 8078 2638 8087 2657 8065 2639 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0429Z 235DEG 21KT 2648 8070 2640 8075 

$$

SPM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 19, 11:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry44 min
Oct 19, 11:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLBroward, Hendry, Palm Beach62 min
Oct 19, 11:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach44 min
Oct 19, 11:53 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL2 hr
Oct 20, 12:03 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier42 min
Oct 20, 12:13 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry47 min
Oct 20, 12:13 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLPalm Beach47 min
Oct 20, 12:40 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach50 min
Oct 20, 12:46 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier44 min
Oct 20, 12:50 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry40 min
Oct 20, 1:16 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach44 min
Oct 20, 1:22 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLCollier83 min
Oct 20, 1:59 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL2 hr
Oct 20, 2:18 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Hendry72 min
Oct 20, 2:43 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL32 min
Oct 20, 2:46 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier44 min
Oct 20, 3:22 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe38 min
Oct 20, 4:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward60 min
Oct 20, 4:51 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach39 min
Oct 20, 5:28 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach62 min
Oct 20, 6:22 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier38 min
Oct 20, 6:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier48 min
Oct 20, 7:23 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL37 min
Oct 20, 7:39 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Hendry66 min
Oct 20, 8:46 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Hendry44 min
Oct 20, 10:32 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach43 min
Oct 20, 11:46 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier44 min
Oct 20, 1:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry46 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.