Special Weather Statement, NWS Miami, FL

Issued

Aug 15, 2021, 4:02 PM EDT (20:02 UTC)

Expired

Aug 15, 2021, 4:45 PM EDT

In force

43 min

Issued by

NWS Miami, FL

Hail

0.00 in

Wind

40

Spout

Possible

County Miami-Dade County, FL

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WWUS82 KMFL 152002
SPSMFL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
402 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021
 
FLZ174-152045-
Far South Miami-Dade County FL-
402 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Miami-Dade
County through 445 PM EDT...

At 400 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking 
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a waterspout over Florida 
Bay, 11 miles west of Key Largo, moving north at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally 
         hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs 
         and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Mahogany Hammock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Funnel clouds can touch down and produce waterspouts. Although
typically weak and short lived, a landfalling waterspout can cause
property damage and serious injury.

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

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LAT...LON 2517 8067 2514 8070 2516 8074 2514 8074
      2534 8085 2538 8057 2521 8053 2521 8057
      2524 8055 2524 8057 2518 8061 2518 8062
      2519 8061 2520 8061 2518 8066 2518 8063
      2514 8065
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 162DEG 10KT 2512 8061 

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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