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Frost Advisory 1, NWS Miami, FL

February 3, 20214 counties in Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this frost advisory at Feb 3, 2021, 3:04 AM EST for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Feb 4, 2021, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 4 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 3, 2021, 3:04 AM EST (08:04 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2021, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 4, 2021, 8:00 AM EST
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Collier County, FL, Glades County, FL, Hendry County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:08 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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 112 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 2021-02-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-02-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1955 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-5 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

568 
WWUS72 KMFL 030804
NPWMFL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
304 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

FLZ066-041300-
/O.NEW.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Hendry-
Including the cities of Clewiston, LaBelle, 
and Big Cypress Seminole Reservation
304 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Hendry County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ063-041300-
/O.NEW.KMFL.FZ.A.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Glades-
Including the cities of Palmdale and Moore Haven
304 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible.

* WHERE...Glades County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold weather shelters may be open in your 
  location tonight. Check with local county emergency management 
  for locations and operating hours of shelters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Baxter
4 follow-up statements
353 
WWUS72 KMFL 031652
NPWMFL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1152 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

FLZ067-041100-
/O.EXA.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Inland Palm Beach-
Including the cities of Pahokee, South Bay, Belle Glade, 
Wellington, Lion Country Safari, and South County Regional Park
1152 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Inland Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ070-041100-
/O.EXA.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Inland Collier-
Including the city of Immokalee
1152 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Inland Collier County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ066-041100-
/O.CON.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Hendry-
Including the cities of Clewiston, LaBelle, 
and Big Cypress Seminole Reservation
1152 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Hendry County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ063-041100-
/O.CON.KMFL.FZ.A.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Glades-
Including the cities of Palmdale and Moore Haven
1152 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible.

* WHERE...Glades County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
441 
WWUS72 KMFL 031903
NPWMFL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
203 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

FLZ063-040315-
/O.UPG.KMFL.FZ.A.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
/O.EXA.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Glades-
Including the cities of Palmdale and Moore Haven
203 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Glades County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ066-040315-
/O.CON.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Hendry-
Including the cities of Clewiston, LaBelle, 
and Big Cypress Seminole Reservation
203 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Hendry County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ067-040315-
/O.CON.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Inland Palm Beach-
Including the cities of Pahokee, South Bay, Belle Glade, 
Wellington, Lion Country Safari, and South County Regional Park
203 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Inland Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ070-040315-
/O.CON.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Inland Collier-
Including the city of Immokalee
203 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Inland Collier County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
799 
WWUS72 KMFL 040759
NPWMFL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
259 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

FLZ066-041300-
/O.CON.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Hendry-
Including the cities of Clewiston, LaBelle, 
and Big Cypress Seminole Reservation
259 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Hendry County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ067-041300-
/O.CON.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Inland Palm Beach-
Including the cities of Pahokee, South Bay, Belle Glade, 
Wellington, Lion Country Safari, and South County Regional Park
259 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Inland Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ070-041300-
/O.CON.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Inland Collier-
Including the city of Immokalee
259 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Inland Collier County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

FLZ063-041300-
/O.CON.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.210204T0900Z-210204T1300Z/
Glades-
Including the cities of Palmdale and Moore Haven
259 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Glades County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Baxter
218 
WWUS72 KMFL 041321
NPWMFL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
821 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

FLZ063-066-067-070-041430-
/O.EXP.KMFL.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210204T1300Z/
Glades-Hendry-Inland Palm Beach-Inland Collier-
Including the cities of Palmdale, Moore Haven, Clewiston, 
LaBelle, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Pahokee, South Bay, 
Belle Glade, Wellington, Lion Country Safari, 
South County Regional Park, and Immokalee
821 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures will gradually rise after with the sun rising and any
frost that developed overnight will be diminishing. Therefore, the
frost advisory has expired.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 3, 3:04 AM ESTFreeze WatchMFLGlades11 hr

Nearby

Frost Advisories in Florida, 2021Every frost advisory in 2021

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.