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Special Weather Statement, NWS Miami, FL

September 17, 2021Broward County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this special weather statement at Sep 17, 2021, 3:03 PM EDT for Broward County, Florida. It was in force for 42 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: Sep 17, 2021, 3:03 PM EDT (19:03 UTC)
Expired: Sep 17, 2021, 3:45 PM EDT
In force: 42 min
Issued by: NWS Miami, FL
Hail: 0.00 in
Wind: 40

County Broward County, FL

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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 Sep 17, 1:10 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 17, 1:10 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 17, 9:54 AM EDT, 5 hours 9 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida
National Weather Service Miami FL
954 AM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
180800-
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-
954 AM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021

...Scattered to Numerous Showers and Thunderstorms Today...
...Localized Flooding Possible...

This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Thunderstorms: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will
develop especially across the interior and east coast metro areas
this afternoon into this evening. The strongest thunderstorms could
contain heavy downpours, cloud to ground lightning, and gusty winds.

Waterspouts: A few waterspouts are possible over the local waters.

Flooding: Localized flooding is possible with the heavier and more
concentrated showers and thunderstorms, primarily over the interior
and portions of the east coast metro areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Scattered to locally numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected
each day, primarily during the afternoon hours. Lightning and heavy
rainfall causing localized flooding are the primary hazards.

.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, Sep 17, 2:30 PM EDT, 33 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
230 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021

FLZ067-068-071-072-168-171900-
Inland Broward County FL-Coastal Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Broward County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
230 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Broward and
southeastern Palm Beach Counties through 300 PM EDT...

At 230 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Godfrey Road, or over Coral Springs. This
storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Boca Raton,
Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, North
Lauderdale, Parkland, Mission Bay, Broadview-Pompano Park, Boca
Pointe, Boca Del Mar, Hamptons At Boca Raton, Village Park, Godfrey
Road and Palm Aire.

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.

Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on
Facebook and Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 2619 8016 2619 8030 2639 8033 2639 8011
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 189DEG 4KT 2629 8023

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

BAXTER

Special weather statement, Sep 17, 3:03 PM EDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
303 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021

FLZ067-068-071-072-172-171945-
Inland Broward County FL-Coastal Broward County FL-
Metro Broward County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
303 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Broward and
southeastern Palm Beach Counties through 345 PM EDT...

At 303 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Whisper Walk to
Plantation. Movement nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Sunrise,
Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Coconut
Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Parkland,
Wilton Manors, Mission Bay, Broadview-Pompano Park, Boca Pointe and
Boca Del Mar.

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.

Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on
Facebook and Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 2646 8030 2611 8031 2611 8016 2646 8013
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 023DEG 5KT 2643 8021 2612 8024

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

BAXTER

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Sep 17, 2:30 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Broward	30 min
Sep 17, 2:59 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Broward, Palm Beach	2 hr
Sep 17, 3:19 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Miami-Dade	116 min
Sep 17, 3:51 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Miami-Dade	100 min
Sep 17, 3:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Miami-Dade	46 min
Sep 17, 5:50 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Broward	101 min
Sep 17, 5:59 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Palm Beach	2 hr
Sep 17, 6:55 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Miami-Dade	2 hr
Sep 17, 7:44 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Collier	3 hr

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.