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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 88, NWS Miami, FL

July 13, 2025Broward County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 13, 2025, 3:04 PM EDT for Broward County, Florida. It was in force for 19 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jul 13, 2025, 3:04 PM EDT (19:04 UTC)
Expired: Jul 13, 2025, 3:23 PM EDT
In force: 19 min
Issued by: NWS Miami, FL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

County Broward County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Key West, FL (KNQX), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 218 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 3307 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 740 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: -8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 43 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 13, 7:41 AM EDT, 7 hours 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 13, 7:41 AM EDT, 7 hours 23 minutes before

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 13, 2:16 PM EDT, 48 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Jul 13, 2:28 PM EDT, 36 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
228 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

FLZ075-174-131915-
Mainland Monroe FL-Far South Miami-Dade County FL-
228 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Mainland
Monroe and southern Miami-Dade Counties through 315 PM EDT...

At 228 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Mahogany Hammock, or 11 miles northeast of
Flamingo, moving south at 5 to 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Flamingo.

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.

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 2514 8096 2534 8087 2529 8069 2515 8071
      2517 8073 2516 8075 2515 8073 2515 8072
      2514 8074 2516 8076 2514 8078 2516 8078
      2515 8080 2518 8079 2518 8081 2516 8082
      2518 8087 2516 8090 2514 8090
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 015DEG 8KT 2525 8079

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Baxter

Special weather statement, Jul 13, 2:33 PM EDT, 31 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
233 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

FLZ075-131915-
Mainland Monroe FL-
233 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Mainland
Monroe County through 315 PM EDT...

At 232 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Everglades National Park,
or 16 miles northeast of Northwest Cape Sable. This storm was nearly
stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Everglades National 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.

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

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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 2527 8091 2527 8094 2530 8094 2530 8096
      2534 8097 2533 8097 2533 8098 2535 8099
      2533 8102 2535 8107 2539 8101 2541 8101
      2542 8096 2543 8104 2543 8111 2550 8108
      2554 8099 2535 8087 2525 8091
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 194DEG 1KT 2541 8098

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Baxter

Special weather statement, Jul 13, 2:57 PM EDT, 7 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
257 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

FLZ071-072-132000-
Inland Broward County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
257 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Broward
County through 400 PM EDT...

At 257 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27, or 10 miles
west of Sunrise. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Weston, Mile Marker 30 On Alligator Alley, East Toll Gate On
Alligator Alley, Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27, and Intersection
Alligator Alley And Miami Canal.

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.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 2627 8041 2614 8038 2606 8061 2625 8063
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 068DEG 3KT 2619 8046

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Baxter

Special weather statement, Jul 13, 2:58 PM EDT, 6 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
258 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

FLZ069-070-132000-
Coastal Collier County FL-Inland Collier County FL-
258 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Collier County through 400 PM EDT...

At 258 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Golden Gate Estates,
moving southeast at 10 to 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Everglades City, Carnestown, Copeland, Big Cypress National Preserve,
South Blocks Golde, Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve, Picayune
Strand State Forest, Jerome, Deep Lake, and Port Of The Island.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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 2611 8158 2622 8143 2595 8112 2586 8141
      2587 8145 2587 8146 2586 8147 2587 8147
      2588 8146 2588 8147 2589 8149
TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 320DEG 13KT 2612 8148

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Baxter

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 13, 2:16 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Broward	29 min
Jul 13, 2:28 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Monroe	47 min
Jul 13, 2:33 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Monroe	42 min
Jul 13, 2:44 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Broward, Palm Beach	101 min
Jul 13, 2:54 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		42 min
Jul 13, 2:57 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Broward	63 min
Jul 13, 2:58 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Collier	62 min
Jul 13, 3:10 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Palm Beach	65 min
Jul 13, 3:42 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		63 min
Jul 13, 3:56 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Monroe	64 min
Jul 13, 4:00 PM EDT	Flood Watch	MFL	Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach	29 hr
Jul 13, 4:09 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MFL	Collier, Monroe	26 min
Jul 13, 4:38 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Monroe	52 min
Jul 13, 5:24 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Glades	51 min
Jul 13, 5:28 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		62 min
Jul 13, 5:35 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Hendry	55 min
Jul 13, 6:00 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MFL	Glades	15 min
Jul 13, 6:15 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Glades	60 min
Jul 13, 6:22 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		83 min
Jul 13, 6:31 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Glades	59 min
Jul 13, 6:34 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MFL	Glades	26 min
Jul 13, 6:53 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Palm Beach	37 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.