Alert archive / Florida / Tornado Warnings in 2020
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this tornado warning at May 25, 2020, 8:47 PM EDT for Broward County, Florida. It was in force for 43 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
- May 25, 2020, 8:47 PM EDT (00:47 UTC)
- Expired
- May 25, 2020, 9:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 43 min
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
County Broward County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 hours before the alert went out and 21 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
- 590 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -18 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 703 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 23 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 160 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 174 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 2.4
The text
As transmitted.
274
WFUS52 KMFL 260047
TORMFL
FLC011-260130-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TO.W.0004.200526T0047Z-200526T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
847 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Broward County in southeastern Florida...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 846 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Royal Palm Ranches, or near Pembroke Pines, moving
east 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...
Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie and Hallandale.
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 2599 8029 2601 8030 2604 8028 2606 8015
2598 8014 2598 8026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 247DEG 12KT 2601 8028
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Cohen5 follow-up statements
426
WWUS52 KMFL 260053
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
853 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
FLC011-260130-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200526T0130Z/
Broward FL-
853 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
BROWARD COUNTY...
At 853 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Royal Palm Ranches, or near Pembroke Pines, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...TORNADO.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie and Hallandale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2600 8027 2602 8028 2604 8028 2606 8015
2599 8014 2599 8024
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 247DEG 12KT 2602 8025
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Cohen126
WWUS52 KMFL 260103
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
903 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
FLC011-260130-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200526T0130Z/
Broward FL-
903 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
BROWARD COUNTY...
At 903 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Chambers Estates, or near Miami Gardens, moving east
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...
Hollywood, Davie, Dania Beach, Oak Point and Estates Of Fort
Lauderdale.
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 2600 8021 2602 8023 2605 8023 2606 8015
2600 8014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 256DEG 14KT 2603 8021
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Cohen241
WWUS52 KMFL 260112
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
912 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
FLC011-260130-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200526T0130Z/
Broward FL-
912 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
BROWARD COUNTY...
At 911 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Estates Of Fort Lauderdale, or near Hollywood,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...TORNADO.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Hollywood, Dania Beach, Oak Point, Estates Of Fort Lauderdale and
Ravenswood Estates.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2601 8020 2603 8021 2605 8021 2606 8015
2601 8014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0111Z 250DEG 12KT 2604 8018
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Cohen031
WWUS52 KMFL 260116
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
916 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
FLC011-260130-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200526T0130Z/
Broward FL-
916 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR BROWARD
COUNTY...
At 916 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Estates Of Fort Lauderdale, or over Hollywood,
moving east 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...
Hollywood, Dania Beach, Ravenswood Estates, Estates Of Fort
Lauderdale and Hollywood Downtown.
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 2601 8017 2603 8018 2605 8018 2606 8017
2606 8015 2601 8014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 256DEG 12KT 2604 8016
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Cohen977
WWUS52 KMFL 260123
SVSMFL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
923 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
FLC011-260133-
/O.EXP.KMFL.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200526T0130Z/
Broward FL-
923 PM EDT Mon May 25 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR BROWARD COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 930 PM
EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Miami.
LAT...LON 2601 8017 2603 8018 2605 8018 2606 8017
2606 8015 2601 8014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0123Z 247DEG 12KT 2605 8014
$$
CohenThe office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 8:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 35 min |
| May 25, 8:15 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward | 2 hr |
| May 25, 8:26 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward | 3 hr |
| May 25, 8:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 41 min |
| May 25, 8:40 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 95 min | |
| May 25, 8:51 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 114 min |
| May 25, 9:13 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| May 25, 9:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 23 min |
| May 25, 9:45 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| May 25, 10:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 44 min |
| May 25, 11:27 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 3 hr |
| May 25, 11:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 45 min |
| May 25, 11:39 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| May 26, 12:14 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 5 hr |
| May 26, 1:43 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| May 26, 3:37 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 23 min | |
| May 26, 10:23 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 52 min | |
| May 26, 10:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 49 min |
| May 26, 1:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 51 min |
| May 26, 2:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Martin | 33 min |
| May 26, 2:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 41 min |
| May 26, 2:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 39 min |
| May 26, 3:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 40 min |
| May 26, 3:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 36 min | |
| May 26, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 47 min |
| May 26, 3:44 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| May 26, 4:03 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 27 min | |
| May 26, 4:07 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| May 26, 4:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 38 min |
| May 26, 4:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 47 min |
| May 26, 4:25 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 35 min | |
| May 26, 4:42 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 33 min | |
| May 26, 4:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 42 min |
| May 26, 4:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 41 min |
| May 26, 5:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 50 min |
| May 26, 5:28 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 4 hr |
| May 26, 5:48 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| May 26, 6:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 64 min |
| May 26, 6:12 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| May 26, 7:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 67 min |
| May 26, 7:15 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 4 hr |
| May 26, 7:18 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 27 min | |
| May 26, 7:37 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 38 min | |
| May 26, 7:54 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 79 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.