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Areal Flood Advisory 101, NWS Miami, FL

August 3, 2021Broward County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this areal flood advisory at Aug 3, 2021, 1:55 PM EDT for Broward County, Florida. It was in force for 2 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 3, 2021, 1:55 PM EDT (17:55 UTC)
Expired
Aug 3, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
In force
2 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon

County Broward County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 40 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 12:00Z on 2021-08-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1794 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-08-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 9 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
1794 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-12 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
932 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this areal flood advisory 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 areal flood advisory went out at Aug 3, 1:48 PM EDT, 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 3, 1:48 PM EDT, 7 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 3, 9:49 AM EDT, 4 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida
National Weather Service Miami FL
949 AM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
040200-
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-
949 AM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...Scattered To Numerous Storms Expected With Heavy Rainfall...
...Strong Storms Possible this Afternoon...

This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Thunderstorms: Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are possible,
mainly this afternoon and evening. Frequent lightning, heavy
downpours, hail, funnel clouds, and gusty winds will be the primary
hazards with the strongest thunderstorms.

Flooding: Localized flooding is possible due heavy downpours from
thunderstorms over low-lying and poor drainage areas, especially in
the coastal metropolitan areas. Repeated rounds of excessive rainfall
could lead to the risk of flooded roadways.

Waterspouts: Waterspouts are possible across the South Florida
waters today, especially in the Atlantic waters and Biscayne Bay.

Temperatures: Heat index values will get up into the 100 to 105 range
today over South Florida.

Wind: A few storms could become strong, producing wind gusts in
excess of 45 mph.

Hail: The strongest storms this afternoon could produce hail.

Tornadoes: A weak tornado or two are possible along eastern areas
this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will be possible
across South Florida rest of this week into the weekend. In
addition, a few strong storms could develop with locally gusty winds,
waterspouts, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning strikes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however individual
spotters are encouraged to report high wind, hail 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.

Fell

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 3, 11:37 AM EDT, 2 hours 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1137 AM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

FLZ067-068-071-072-168-031615-
Inland Broward County FL-Coastal Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Broward County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
1137 AM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL BROWARD AND SOUTH
CENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTIES UNTIL 1215 PM EDT...

* At 1137 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Mile Marker 30 On
  Alligator Alley, or 17 miles west of Sunrise, moving northeast at
  25 mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph and funnel clouds possible with this
  storm.

* Locations impacted include...
  Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek, Parkland, Loxahatchee
  NWR, Mission Bay, Boca Pointe, Boca Del Mar, Hamptons At Boca
  Raton, Whisper Walk, Boca West, Hillsboro Pines, South County
  Regional Park and Sandalfoot Cove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 2617 8055 2628 8067 2664 8045 2636 8010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1537Z 232DEG 22KT 2625 8056

FELL
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 11:43 AM EDT, 2 hours 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1143 AM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

FLZ067-068-071-072-168-172-031615-
Inland Broward County FL-Coastal Broward County FL-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
Inland Palm Beach County FL-Metro Palm Beach County FL-
1143 AM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN BROWARD AND SOUTHERN
PALM BEACH COUNTIES UNTIL 1215 PM EDT...

* At 1143 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sawgrass Mills Mall, or over
  Sunrise, moving northeast at 10 mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm.

* Locations impacted include...
  Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation,
  Sunrise, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lighthouse
  Point, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderhill, Weston, Coconut Creek,
  Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Parkland and
  Wilton Manors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 2606 8032 2623 8049 2642 8020 2625 7994
TIME...MOT...LOC 1543Z 235DEG 8KT 2615 8034

FELL
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 12:14 PM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1214 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

FLZ067-068-071>074-168-172-031715-
Inland Broward County FL-Coastal Broward County FL-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-Inland Miami-
Dade County FL-Metro Palm Beach County FL-
1214 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE...
BROWARD AND SOUTHEASTERN PALM BEACH COUNTIES UNTIL 115 PM EDT...

* At 1214 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near
  Loxahatchee NWR to near Coral Springs to near Intersection Krome
  And U.S. 27. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph and funnel clouds possible with these
  storms.

* Locations impacted include...
  Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs,
  West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Boca
  Raton, Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Tamarac,
  Wellington, Margate, Lake Worth, Lighthouse Point and Palm Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. If
you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck! Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2672 8003 2603 8003 2590 8055 2658 8041
TIME...MOT...LOC 1614Z 212DEG 25KT 2649 8037 2629 8029 2596 8050

FELL
Local storm report, Aug 3, 12:35 PM EDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 3, 1:08 PM EDT, 47 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 2, 9:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry50 min
Aug 2, 10:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier42 min
Aug 3, 8:38 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL25 min
Aug 3, 11:37 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward38 min
Aug 3, 11:43 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward32 min
Aug 3, 12:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward61 min
Aug 3, 12:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLBroward23 min
Aug 3, 12:35 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL40 min
Aug 3, 12:39 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward111 min
Aug 3, 1:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach37 min
Aug 3, 1:14 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL46 min
Aug 3, 1:40 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL35 min
Aug 3, 2:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry37 min
Aug 3, 4:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier60 min
Aug 3, 4:36 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLCollier54 min
Aug 3, 5:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLGlades38 min
Aug 3, 5:10 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL35 min
Aug 3, 5:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Hendry47 min
Aug 3, 5:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier49 min
Aug 3, 6:00 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade4 hr
Aug 3, 6:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward38 min
Aug 3, 6:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward, Palm Beach34 min
Aug 3, 7:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLBroward, Miami-Dade40 min
Aug 3, 7:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLBroward, Palm Beach39 min
Aug 3, 7:25 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward, Miami-Dade2 hr
Aug 3, 7:26 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL64 min
Aug 3, 7:37 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward, Miami-Dade113 min
Aug 3, 7:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLBroward, Miami-Dade32 min
Aug 3, 7:50 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLPalm Beach115 min
Aug 3, 7:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach40 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.