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Special Weather Statement, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this special weather statement at Feb 16, 2021, 12:37 PM EST for Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was in force for 23 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
- Feb 16, 2021, 12:37 PM EST (17:37 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 16, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- In force
- 23 min
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
County Miami-Dade County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 32 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
- 923 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -20 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 879 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 116 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 161 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 3.1
The text
As transmitted.
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</html>What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at Feb 16, 9:47 AM EST, 2 hours 50 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 9:47 AM EST, 2 hours 50 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 16, 9:50 AM EST, 2 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida National Weather Service Miami FL 950 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021 AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676- 170300- 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- 950 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...Isolated Severe Storms and Locally Heavy Rainfall Possible... ...A Moderate Risk of Rip Currents Along The Palm Beaches... This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT Thunderstorms: Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today. Strong to locally damaging wind is the greatest threat. Tornadoes: A brief tornado is possible with the stronger storms this morning. Waterspouts: Waterspouts are possible over the Atlantic waters and Lake Okeechobee. Wind: Strong to locally damaging wind gusts are possible with the stronger storms today. Flooding: Heavy rain over the east coast metro areas could result in localized flooding. Rip currents: There is a moderate risk of rip current along the Palm Beaches. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY An elevated rip current risk will persist across the Palm Beaches, and an increasing rip current risk is anticipated by for all east coast beaches by mid to late week. .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.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Feb 16, 7:42 AM EST, 4 hours 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 742 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021 FLZ067-071>074-161330- Inland Broward County FL-Metro Broward County FL- Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-Inland Miami- Dade County FL- 742 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN MIAMI-DADE AND CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTIES UNTIL 830 AM EST... * At 742 AM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of East Toll Gate On Alligator Alley to 12 miles west of Intersection Krome And U.S. 27. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. * Funnel clouds possible with these storms. * Locations impacted include... Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, Miami Gardens, Weston, Miami Lakes, Cooper City, Hialeah Gardens, Opa-Locka, Medley, Royal Palm Ranches, Palm Springs North, Sunshine Acres, Country Club and Pennsuco. 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 2594 8021 2639 8034 2602 8077 2562 8076 TIME...MOT...LOC 1242Z 224DEG 25KT 2604 8053 2596 8064 HVN
Special weather statement, Feb 16, 8:25 AM EST, 4 hours 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
825 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
FLZ067-068-071>074-168-172-161415-
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-
825 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE...
BROWARD AND SOUTHEASTERN PALM BEACH COUNTIES UNTIL 915 AM EST...
* At 825 AM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Tamarac to
6 miles west of Intersection Krome And U.S. 27. Movement was
northeast at 15 mph.
* Funnel clouds possible with these showers.
* Locations impacted include...
Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral
Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Boca Raton,
Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lighthouse Point,
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Highland Beach, Miami Gardens and
Lauderhill.
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 2648 8006 2614 8010 2584 8031 2587 8063
2641 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1325Z 226DEG 13KT 2624 8030 2593 8053
HVNSpecial weather statement, Feb 16, 9:15 AM EST, 3 hours 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
915 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
FLZ068-071>074-168-172>174-161500-
Inland Broward County FL-Coastal Broward County FL-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Far South Miami-Dade County FL-
Inland Miami-Dade County FL-Metro Palm Beach County FL-
Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
915 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD
COUNTIES UNTIL 1000 AM EST...
* At 915 AM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Pine
Island Ridge to near Coconut Grove. Movement was northeast at 25
mph.
* Funnel clouds possible with these storms.
* Locations impacted include...
Miami, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood,
Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Miami Beach,
Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Homestead, Tamarac, Margate,
Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, South Miami and Lighthouse Point.
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 2634 8003 2563 8010 2560 8013 2558 8012
2535 8066 2622 8036
TIME...MOT...LOC 1415Z 221DEG 23KT 2612 8029 2577 8025
HVNLocal storm report, Feb 16, 10:49 AM EST, 1 hour 48 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
1049 AM EST TUE FEB 16 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1027 AM TSTM WND GST 5 SSE MIAMI BEACH 25.75N 80.10W
02/16/2021 M48 MPH AMZ651 FL MESONET
A MARINE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST OF 48 MPH
(41 KNOTS) WAS MEASURED AT MESONET STATION
XGVT GOVERNMENT CUT FROM A STORM THAT MOVED
OFFSHORE.
&&
HVNSpecial weather statement, Feb 16, 11:56 AM EST, 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 1156 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021 FLZ073-074-173-161745- Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL- Coastal Miami Dade County FL- 1156 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY UNTIL 1245 PM EST... * At 1156 AM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Homestead General Airport, moving northeast at 30 mph. * Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm. * Locations impacted include... Miami, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall, The Redland, Doral, Sweetwater, West Miami, Westchester, Glenvar Heights, Fountainbleau, Country Walk, Kendale Lakes, University Of Miami, The Hammocks, Coral Terrace, Olympia Heights, West Kendall, Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive and Miccosukee Resort. 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. 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 2554 8059 2561 8067 2595 8050 2573 8025 TIME...MOT...LOC 1656Z 221DEG 25KT 2562 8059 HVN
Special weather statement, Feb 16, 12:37 PM EST, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 1237 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021 FLZ073-074-173-161800- Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL- Coastal Miami Dade County FL- 1237 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY UNTIL 100 PM EST... * At 1236 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over The Redland, moving northeast at 30 mph. * Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm. * Locations impacted include... Homestead, Coral Gables, South Miami, Black Point, The Redland, Kendall, Pinecrest, Homestead Base, Naranja, Glenvar Heights, Richmond West, Richmond Heights, Country Walk, Leisure City, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, University Of Miami, Zoo Miami, Goulds and West Perrine. 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. 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 2543 8032 2556 8057 2575 8026 TIME...MOT...LOC 1736Z 225DEG 27KT 2556 8044 HVN
The office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 10:53 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 52 min |
| Feb 15, 11:11 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Collier, Miami-Dade, Monroe | 34 min |
| Feb 15, 11:17 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 28 min |
| Feb 15, 11:19 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Glades | 56 min |
| Feb 15, 11:44 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 46 min |
| Feb 16, 12:04 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 26 min |
| Feb 16, 12:29 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 46 min |
| Feb 16, 5:59 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 46 min |
| Feb 16, 6:10 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Broward, Collier, Hendry | 35 min |
| Feb 16, 6:23 AM EST | Tornado Warning | MFL | Broward, Collier, Hendry, Palm Beach | 37 min |
| Feb 16, 6:46 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 44 min |
| Feb 16, 6:54 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 51 min |
| Feb 16, 7:27 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 48 min |
| Feb 16, 7:42 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 48 min |
| Feb 16, 8:25 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 50 min |
| Feb 16, 9:15 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 45 min |
| Feb 16, 10:16 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 29 min | |
| Feb 16, 10:45 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 30 min | |
| Feb 16, 11:56 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 49 min |
| Feb 16, 12:57 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 48 min | |
| Feb 16, 1:17 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 28 min |
| Feb 16, 1:57 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 63 min | |
| Feb 16, 2:20 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 55 min | |
| Feb 16, 3:02 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 43 min |
| Feb 16, 3:31 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 44 min |
| Feb 16, 3:43 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| Feb 16, 4:01 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| Feb 16, 4:16 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 44 min |
| Feb 16, 4:58 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 62 min | |
| Feb 16, 5:13 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| Feb 16, 5:16 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 44 min |
| Feb 16, 5:49 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 56 min |
| Feb 16, 6:23 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 67 min |
| Feb 16, 6:34 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward | 4 hr |
| Feb 16, 6:51 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 39 min |
| Feb 16, 6:59 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 4 hr |
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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.