Tornado Warning 1, NWS Miami, FL

Issued

Apr 12, 2023, 3:04 PM EDT (19:04 UTC)

Expired

Apr 12, 2023, 3:45 PM EDT

In force

41 min

Issued by

NWS Miami, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL

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869 
WFUS52 KMFL 121904
TORMFL
FLC011-086-121945-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TO.W.0001.230412T1904Z-230412T1945Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
304 PM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida...
  Southern Broward County in southeastern Florida...

* Until 345 PM EDT.
    
* At 304 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over West Park, or near Hallandale, moving northwest at
  15 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...
  Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar and Davie. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2599 8012 2593 8021 2605 8035 2613 8020
TIME...MOT...LOC 1904Z 137DEG 15KT 2597 8019 

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

$$

MFL

381 
WWUS52 KMFL 121914
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
314 PM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023

FLC011-086-121945-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230412T1945Z/
Miami-Dade FL-Broward FL-
314 PM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
MIAMI-DADE AND SOUTHERN BROWARD COUNTIES...
    
At 313 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over West Park, or near Hollywood, moving northwest at 15
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...
Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar and Davie. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2600 8013 2596 8021 2605 8031 2613 8020
TIME...MOT...LOC 1913Z 137DEG 15KT 2600 8022 

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

$$

MFL

083 
WWUS52 KMFL 121945
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
345 PM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023

FLC011-086-121955-
/O.EXP.KMFL.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230412T1945Z/
Miami-Dade FL-Broward FL-
345 PM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN MIAMI-DADE AND SOUTHERN BROWARD
COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. 
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been 
allowed to expire.

LAT...LON 2600 8013 2596 8021 2605 8031 2613 8020
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 137DEG 15KT 2609 8032 

$$

MFL

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