Tornado Warning 2, NWS Miami, FL

Issued

Apr 12, 2023, 3:35 PM EDT (19:35 UTC)

Expired

Apr 12, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT

In force

25 min

Issued by

NWS Miami, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Broward County, FL

The Miami radar (KAMX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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318 
WFUS52 KMFL 121935
TORMFL
FLC011-122000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TO.W.0002.230412T1935Z-230412T2000Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Broward County in southeastern Florida...

* Until 400 PM EDT.
    
* At 335 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Hollywood, and is nearly stationary.

  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, Hollywood, Davie, Dania Beach and Port Everglades.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 2601 8009 2600 8017 2608 8022 2612 8010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 151DEG 4KT 2603 8015 

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

$$

CWC/JS

592 
WWUS52 KMFL 121944
SVSMFL

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

FLC011-122000-
/O.CON.KMFL.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230412T2000Z/
Broward FL-
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
BROWARD COUNTY...
    
At 343 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hollywood, and is nearly stationary.

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, Hollywood, Dania Beach, Port Everglades and
Ravenswood Estates.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 2601 8009 2600 8017 2608 8020 2612 8010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 151DEG 4KT 2604 8016 

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

$$

MFL

345 
WWUS52 KMFL 121956
SVSMFL

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

FLC011-122006-
/O.EXP.KMFL.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230412T2000Z/
Broward FL-
356 PM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 400
PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will 
be allowed to expire.  However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still 
possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 2601 8009 2600 8017 2608 8020 2612 8010
TIME...MOT...LOC 1956Z 151DEG 4KT 2605 8017 

$$

MFL

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