Special Weather Statement, NWS Miami, FL

Issued

Aug 7, 2021, 10:03 AM EDT (14:03 UTC)

Expired

Aug 7, 2021, 10:30 AM EDT

In force

27 min

Issued by

NWS Miami, FL

Hail

0.00 in

Wind

30

County Miami-Dade County, FL

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WWUS82 KMFL 071403
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1003 AM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021
 
FLZ071>074-071430-
Inland Broward County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
1003 AM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central
Miami-Dade and southern Broward Counties through 1030 AM EDT...

At 1002 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms capable of producing a funnel cloud along a line
extending from near Pennsuco to Hialeah Gardens. Movement was north
at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes 
         or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and 
         blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie, Miami Gardens,
Kendall, Weston, Doral, Miami Lakes, Cooper City, Hialeah Gardens,
Opa-Locka, Miami Springs, Sweetwater, Medley, Fountainbleau, Kendale
Lakes, Royal Palm Ranches and Palm Springs North.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This activity was 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.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy
shelter until these storms pass. Open shelters found in parks,
beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of
lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 2610 8051 2604 8020 2570 8036 2573 8055
TIME...MOT...LOC 1402Z 190DEG 7KT 2590 8042 2588 8036 

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

$$

RAG

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