Alert archive / Florida / Tornado Warnings in 2020
Tornado Warning 3, NWS Miami, FL
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1:30 AM EDT | TORNADO | 1 S Inlikita, FL | A 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.
- 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
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
$$
Frye3 follow-up statements
523
WWUS52 KMFL 250533
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
133 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020
FLC086-250600-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200525T0600Z/
Miami-Dade FL-
133 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY...
At 133 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Richmond West, or
near The Redland, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
The Redland, Naranja, Richmond West, Country Walk and Intersection
Krome And Kendall Drive.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid
windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move
to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying
debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2558 8035 2550 8044 2563 8068 2576 8049
TIME...MOT...LOC 0533Z 132DEG 14KT 2559 8048
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Frye244
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
$$
Frye444
WWUS52 KMFL 250551
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
151 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020
FLC086-250601-
/O.EXP.KMFL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200525T0600Z/
Miami-Dade FL-
151 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
200 AM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Miami.
LAT...LON 2561 8044 2555 8053 2563 8068 2574 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 0551Z 133DEG 14KT 2563 8056
$$
FryeThe office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 8:41 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 94 min | |
| May 24, 9:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 17 min |
| May 25, 12:49 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 56 min | |
| May 25, 1:21 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 54 min |
| May 25, 1:39 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 66 min |
| May 25, 1:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 54 min |
| May 25, 2:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 65 min |
| May 25, 2:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 12 hr |
| May 25, 3:33 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| May 25, 4:53 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 52 min |
| May 25, 4:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 48 min |
| May 25, 6:20 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 4 hr |
| May 25, 6:20 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 85 min | |
| May 25, 6:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 50 min |
| May 25, 7:02 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 43 min | |
| May 25, 7:17 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Martin | 13 min |
| May 25, 7:28 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| May 25, 7:40 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 95 min | |
| May 25, 7:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 47 min |
| May 25, 8:08 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 52 min |
| May 25, 8:35 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 40 min |
| May 25, 8:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Palm Beach | 4 hr |
| May 25, 9:02 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 43 min |
| May 25, 9:11 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 64 min | |
| May 25, 9:23 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 67 min | |
| May 25, 9:47 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 28 min | |
| May 25, 10:19 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 86 min | |
| May 25, 10:33 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 57 min | |
| May 25, 11:42 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 63 min | |
| May 25, 12:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 48 min |
| May 25, 12:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| May 25, 12:44 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 61 min | |
| May 25, 1:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 118 min |
| May 25, 1:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 43 min |
| May 25, 1:40 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 65 min | |
| May 25, 2:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 44 min |
| May 25, 2:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 28 min |
| May 25, 2:23 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 6 hr |
| May 25, 2:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 44 min |
| May 25, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 57 min | |
| May 25, 2:52 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 83 min | |
| May 25, 3:17 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward | 3 hr |
| May 25, 3:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 57 min |
| May 25, 3:40 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| May 25, 3:46 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 89 min | |
| May 25, 4:04 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| May 25, 4:07 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 98 min | |
| May 25, 4:28 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Broward | 4 hr |
| May 25, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 43 min |
| May 25, 4:44 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 61 min | |
| May 25, 4:49 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 3 hr |
| May 25, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 64 min | |
| May 25, 5:32 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Palm Beach | 3 hr |
| May 25, 5:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 58 min | |
| May 25, 6:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 45 min |
| May 25, 6:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 62 min | |
| May 25, 6:24 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward | 3 hr |
| May 25, 6:39 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Palm Beach | 3 hr |
| May 25, 6:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 62 min | |
| May 25, 6:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 43 min |
| May 25, 7:15 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 90 min | |
| May 25, 7:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 3 hr |
| May 25, 7:51 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 54 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.