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Tornado Warning 5, NWS Miami, FL

July 6, 2021Glades County, Hendry County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this tornado warning at Jul 6, 2021, 1:23 PM EDT for Glades County, Hendry County, Florida. It was in force for 37 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
Jul 6, 2021, 1:23 PM EDT (17:23 UTC)
Expired
Jul 6, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
37 min
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Glades County, FL, Hendry County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 151 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:25 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 12:00Z, 5.4 hours before the alert went out and 143 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 12:00Z on 2021-07-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2730 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2021-07-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 130 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2730 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
676 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
187 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
7.3

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The text

As transmitted.

890 
WFUS52 KMFL 061723
TORMFL
FLC043-051-061800-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TO.W.0005.210706T1723Z-210706T1800Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
123 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Hendry County in southern Florida...
  Southwestern Glades County in southern Florida...

* Until 200 PM EDT.
    
* At 123 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Felda, or 9 miles northeast of Immokalee, moving
  northwest at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Labelle, Port La Belle and Keri. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send 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 2662 8129 2653 8142 2670 8156 2681 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 1723Z 148DEG 22KT 2652 8134 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Weinman
3 follow-up statements
418 
WWUS52 KMFL 061741
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
141 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

FLC043-051-061800-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210706T1800Z/
Hendry FL-Glades FL-
141 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HENDRY AND SOUTHWESTERN GLADES COUNTIES...
    
At 141 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Felda, or 8 miles south of Labelle, moving northwest
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Labelle, Port La Belle and Keri. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 2662 8129 2653 8142 2670 8156 2681 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 1741Z 146DEG 25KT 2663 8143 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Weinman
005 
WWUS52 KMFL 061747
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
147 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

FLC043-051-061800-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210706T1800Z/
Hendry FL-Glades FL-
147 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HENDRY AND SOUTHWESTERN GLADES COUNTIES...
    
At 147 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Labelle, moving northwest at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Labelle and Port La Belle. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 2668 8131 2659 8147 2670 8156 2681 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 1747Z 148DEG 22KT 2666 8145 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Weinman
658 
WWUS52 KMFL 061757
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
157 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

FLC043-051-061806-
/O.EXP.KMFL.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210706T1800Z/
Hendry FL-Glades FL-
157 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN HENDRY AND SOUTHWESTERN
GLADES COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 200 PM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southern
Florida.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Miami.

LAT...LON 2668 8131 2659 8147 2670 8156 2681 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 1756Z 148DEG 22KT 2670 8148 

$$

Weinman

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 5, 8:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL48 min
Jul 5, 9:41 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL34 min
Jul 5, 10:15 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL45 min
Jul 5, 11:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade40 min
Jul 5, 11:36 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL39 min
Jul 5, 11:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade49 min
Jul 6, 12:52 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL38 min
Jul 6, 1:15 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade45 min
Jul 6, 1:41 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL49 min
Jul 6, 2:33 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade42 min
Jul 6, 2:34 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL26 min
Jul 6, 3:51 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry39 min
Jul 6, 4:19 AM EDTTornado WarningMFLHendry, Palm Beach26 min
Jul 6, 4:36 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL54 min
Jul 6, 4:44 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLGlades46 min
Jul 6, 5:27 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL33 min
Jul 6, 5:32 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLGlades43 min
Jul 6, 5:37 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach38 min
Jul 6, 5:55 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL65 min
Jul 6, 6:09 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL66 min
Jul 6, 6:15 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLGlades60 min
Jul 6, 6:51 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade24 min
Jul 6, 7:20 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL40 min
Jul 6, 7:56 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL49 min
Jul 6, 8:41 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL28 min
Jul 6, 9:23 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL29 min
Jul 6, 9:25 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier35 min
Jul 6, 10:40 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier35 min
Jul 6, 12:24 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLCollier3 hr
Jul 6, 12:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry34 min
Jul 6, 1:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry27 min
Jul 6, 1:05 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL25 min
Jul 6, 1:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade37 min
Jul 6, 1:11 PM EDTTornado WarningMFLCollier, Hendry34 min
Jul 6, 1:16 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLCollier119 min
Jul 6, 1:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade37 min
Jul 6, 1:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier29 min
Jul 6, 1:39 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLCollier96 min
Jul 6, 1:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward31 min
Jul 6, 1:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLGlades26 min
Jul 6, 1:58 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL62 min
Jul 6, 1:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade47 min
Jul 6, 2:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward97 min
Jul 6, 2:16 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL25 hr
Jul 6, 2:33 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade3 hr
Jul 6, 2:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward45 min
Jul 6, 2:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry37 min
Jul 6, 2:55 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL65 min
Jul 6, 2:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade48 min
Jul 6, 3:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLCollier3 hr
Jul 6, 3:16 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward, Miami-Dade2 hr
Jul 6, 3:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward61 min
Jul 6, 6:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier40 min
Jul 6, 7:21 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL39 min
Jul 6, 7:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL61 min

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.