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Special Weather Statement, NWS Miami, FL

May 19, 2023Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this special weather statement at May 19, 2023, 3:13 PM EDT for Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 32 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 19, 2023, 3:13 PM EDT (19:13 UTC)
Expired
May 19, 2023, 3:45 PM EDT
In force
32 min
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL
Hail
0.50 in
Wind
55

County Palm Beach 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 May 19, 12:55 PM EDT, 2 hours 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 19, 12:55 PM EDT, 2 hours 18 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, May 19, 9:18 AM EDT, 5 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Miami FL
918 AM EDT Fri May 19 2023

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
201330-
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 County-Metro Palm Beach County-
Coastal Collier County-Inland Collier County-Inland Broward County-
Metro Broward County-Inland Miami-Dade County-
Metropolitan Miami Dade-Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach County-
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-Far South Miami-
Dade County-
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-
918 AM EDT Fri May 19 2023

...Scattered Thunderstorms This Afternoon and Early Evening...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters,
southeast Florida, southern Florida, southwest Florida and Gulf of
Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms will be possible this
afternoon and evening, mainly over the interior and east coast. A
few storms may become strong to severe. Lightning, gusty winds, and
heavy downpours are the primary hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Scattered thunderstorms will remain possible over South Florida
through the rest of the week and into the upcoming weekend.

The threat of rip currents will begin to increase mainly over
the Palm Beach and Broward County beaches this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 19, 1:42 PM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
142 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

FLZ073-074-173-191815-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
142 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Miami-Dade
County through 215 PM EDT...

At 142 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over University Park, or near Kendall, moving
southwest at 5 mph.

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...
Miami, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall, Pinecrest, Sweetwater,
West Miami, Westchester, Glenvar Heights, Richmond West,
Fountainbleau, Richmond Heights, Country Walk, Kendale Lakes, Zoo
Miami, The Hammocks, Coral Terrace, Olympia Heights, West Kendall and
Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 2578 8040 2578 8027 2563 8034 2560 8043
      2568 8057
TIME...MOT...LOC 1742Z 034DEG 6KT 2573 8037

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

Hadi
Special weather statement, May 19, 2:01 PM EDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
201 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

FLZ071-072-191830-
Inland Broward County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
201 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Broward
County through 230 PM EDT...

At 201 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Intersection Krome And U.S. 27, or near
Pembroke Pines, moving north at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Cooper
City, Pine Island Ridge, Sunshine Acres, Intersection I-75 And
Griffin Road and Royal Palm Ranches.

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.

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

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2598 8031 2597 8046 2615 8048 2610 8024
TIME...MOT...LOC 1801Z 200DEG 6KT 2599 8040

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Hadi
Special weather statement, May 19, 2:16 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
216 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

FLZ073-074-173-191845-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
216 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Miami-Dade
County through 245 PM EDT...

At 216 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Country Walk, or near The Redland, moving
southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Homestead, Homestead General Airport, The Redland, Kendall, Naranja,
Princeton, Richmond West, Richmond Heights, Country Walk, Leisure
City, Zoo Miami, Goulds, West Perrine, Homestead Base, Cutler Bay,
Inlikita, South Miami Heights, Howard, Palmetto Estates and Three
Lakes.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2566 8055 2564 8035 2548 8040 2548 8056
TIME...MOT...LOC 1816Z 043DEG 9KT 2561 8049

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Hadi
Special weather statement, May 19, 2:26 PM EDT, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
226 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

FLZ071-072-191900-
Inland Broward County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
226 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Broward
County through 300 PM EDT...

At 226 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Weston, or near Pembroke Pines. This storm
was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Pembroke Pines, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Cooper City, Pine
Island Ridge, Sawgrass Mills Mall, Sunshine Acres, Intersection I-75
And U.S. 27, Intersection I-75 And Griffin Road and Markham Park.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 2601 8029 2604 8045 2618 8047 2615 8025
TIME...MOT...LOC 1826Z 174DEG 4KT 2606 8041

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Hadi
Special weather statement, May 19, 2:59 PM EDT, 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
259 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

FLZ067-068-191930-
Inland Palm Beach County FL-Metro Palm Beach County FL-
259 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Palm
Beach County through 330 PM EDT...

At 259 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over The Acreage, or 9 miles southwest of Palm
Beach Gardens, moving south at 5 mph.

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...
West Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Greenacres, Royal
Palm Beach, Haverhill, Royal Palm Estates, Lake Belvedere Estates,
Golden Lakes, Loxahatchee Groves, Lion Country Safari Park, The
Acreage, Loxahatchee NWR, Plantation Mobile Home Park, Florida
Gardens, Century Village, Cypress Lakes and Stacey Street.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2679 8037 2684 8022 2683 8012 2660 8013
      2660 8038
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 347DEG 6KT 2678 8030

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

Hadi
Special weather statement, May 19, 3:13 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
313 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

FLZ067-068-191945-
Inland Palm Beach County FL-Metro Palm Beach County FL-
313 PM EDT Fri May 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Palm
Beach County through 345 PM EDT...

At 313 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Loxahatchee Groves, or near Wellington,
moving south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
West Palm Beach, Wellington, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach,
Loxahatchee Groves, Golden Lakes, Lake Belvedere Estates, Royal Palm
Estates, The Acreage, Loxahatchee NWR and Florida Gardens.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2676 8032 2676 8014 2661 8014 2661 8034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1913Z 358DEG 7KT 2672 8025

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Hadi

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 19, 1:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade32 min
May 19, 1:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade27 min
May 19, 1:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade33 min
May 19, 1:48 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade68 min
May 19, 2:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward29 min
May 19, 2:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade29 min
May 19, 2:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward34 min
May 19, 2:39 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward77 min
May 19, 2:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach31 min
May 19, 3:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLPalm Beach24 min
May 19, 3:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach37 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.