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Tornado Warning 3, NWS Miami, FL

May 25, 2020Miami-Dade County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this tornado warning at May 25, 2020, 1:27 AM EDT for Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was in force for 33 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 25, 2020, 1:27 AM EDT (05:27 UTC)
Expired
May 25, 2020, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
33 min
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

County Miami-Dade County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 5 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:30 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 25, 1:30 AM EDTTORNADO1 S Inlikita, FLA STORM SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED THAT VERIFIES A WEAK BRIEF EF0 TORNADO OCCURRED WITH MAINLY JUST TREE DAMAGE. THE TORNADO TOUCHED NEAR SW 200 ST JUST EAST OF KROME AVENUE AND CONTINUED NW TO SW 197 AVE AND SW 156 ST. A FULL PNS AND REPORT WILL BE FORTHCOMING.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 29 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 2020-05-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 478 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 2020-05-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 59 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
478 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
652 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
99 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

504 
WFUS52 KMFL 250527
TORMFL
FLC086-250600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TO.W.0003.200525T0527Z-200525T0600Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
127 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida...

* Until 200 AM EDT.
    
* At 127 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Richmond West, or near The Redland, moving
  northwest at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles. Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  The Redland, Naranja, Richmond West, Country Walk and Intersection
  Krome And Kendall Drive.

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 2558 8035 2550 8044 2563 8068 2576 8049
TIME...MOT...LOC 0527Z 133DEG 14KT 2558 8045 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Frye
3 follow-up statements
523 
WWUS52 KMFL 250533
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
133 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

FLC086-250600-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200525T0600Z/
Miami-Dade FL-
133 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY...
        
At 133 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Richmond West, or
near The Redland, moving northwest at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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...
The Redland, Naranja, Richmond West, Country Walk and Intersection
Krome And Kendall Drive.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and 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.

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 2558 8035 2550 8044 2563 8068 2576 8049
TIME...MOT...LOC 0533Z 132DEG 14KT 2559 8048 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Frye
244 
WWUS52 KMFL 250542
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
142 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

FLC086-250600-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200525T0600Z/
Miami-Dade FL-
142 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY...
    
At 141 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near The Redland, moving northwest at 20 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...
The Redland, Richmond West, Country Walk, The Hammocks and Inlikita. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and 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.

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 2561 8044 2555 8053 2563 8068 2574 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 0541Z 114DEG 16KT 2560 8053 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Frye
444 
WWUS52 KMFL 250551
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
151 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

FLC086-250601-
/O.EXP.KMFL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200525T0600Z/
Miami-Dade FL-
151 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
200 AM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

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

LAT...LON 2561 8044 2555 8053 2563 8068 2574 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 0551Z 133DEG 14KT 2563 8056 

$$

Frye

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 24, 8:41 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL94 min
May 24, 9:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade17 min
May 25, 12:49 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL56 min
May 25, 1:21 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade54 min
May 25, 1:39 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade66 min
May 25, 1:51 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade54 min
May 25, 2:40 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward65 min
May 25, 2:53 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade12 hr
May 25, 3:33 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade3 hr
May 25, 4:53 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade52 min
May 25, 4:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade48 min
May 25, 6:20 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade4 hr
May 25, 6:20 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL85 min
May 25, 6:55 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade50 min
May 25, 7:02 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL43 min
May 25, 7:17 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMartin13 min
May 25, 7:28 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL2 hr
May 25, 7:40 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL95 min
May 25, 7:43 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach47 min
May 25, 8:08 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade52 min
May 25, 8:35 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach40 min
May 25, 8:53 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLPalm Beach4 hr
May 25, 9:02 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade43 min
May 25, 9:11 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL64 min
May 25, 9:23 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL67 min
May 25, 9:47 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL28 min
May 25, 10:19 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL86 min
May 25, 10:33 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL57 min
May 25, 11:42 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL63 min
May 25, 12:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade48 min
May 25, 12:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL2 hr
May 25, 12:44 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL61 min
May 25, 1:02 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade118 min
May 25, 1:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade43 min
May 25, 1:40 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL65 min
May 25, 2:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade44 min
May 25, 2:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLBroward, Miami-Dade28 min
May 25, 2:23 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningMFLMiami-Dade6 hr
May 25, 2:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade44 min
May 25, 2:48 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL57 min
May 25, 2:52 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL83 min
May 25, 3:17 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward3 hr
May 25, 3:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward57 min
May 25, 3:40 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade3 hr
May 25, 3:46 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL89 min
May 25, 4:04 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade3 hr
May 25, 4:07 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL98 min
May 25, 4:28 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningMFLBroward4 hr
May 25, 4:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade43 min
May 25, 4:44 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL61 min
May 25, 4:49 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward, Palm Beach3 hr
May 25, 5:11 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL64 min
May 25, 5:32 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLPalm Beach3 hr
May 25, 5:47 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL58 min
May 25, 6:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward45 min
May 25, 6:13 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL62 min
May 25, 6:24 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward3 hr
May 25, 6:39 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningMFLPalm Beach3 hr
May 25, 6:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL62 min
May 25, 6:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward43 min
May 25, 7:15 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL90 min
May 25, 7:33 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward, Palm Beach3 hr
May 25, 7:51 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL54 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.