Severe Thunderstorm Warning 72, NWS Miami, FL

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WWUS52 KMFL 232148
SVSMFL

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
548 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

FLC099-232200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SV.W.0072.000000T0000Z-260823T2200Z/
Palm Beach FL-
548 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY...

At 547 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Juno Beach,
moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Palm
Beach, Tequesta, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Port Of
Palm Beach, Juno Ridge, Mangonia Park, Fau North Campus, Limestone
Creek, and Jupiter Farms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into a
small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

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

&&

LAT...LON 2676 8003 2675 8015 2692 8022 2696 8015
      2696 8014 2697 8013 2697 8003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 270DEG 7KT 2687 8009 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

ARK/RAG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
236 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...New UPDATE...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 223 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

 - Smoke from wildfires in the area could produce lower
   visibilities and unhealthy air quality over portions of the
   Everglades and western suburbs.

 - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue
   to develop over the interior and east coast metro areas through
   the early evening hours. An isolated marginally severe storm
   or two is possible.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 223 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop
across the interior and east coast metro areas along sea breeze
boundary collisions as well as additional thunderstorm outflow
boundary collisions through early this evening. The atmospheric
column remains unstable across the interior and east coast as SB
CAPE values range from 4500-5000 J/kg across these areas this
afternoon. With DCAPE values ranging between 1000 and 1200 J/kg,
this will be supportive of the stronger thunderstorms having the
potential to produce wind gusts in excess of 50 mph this afternoon
into early this evening. As the evening progresses and diurnal
heating begins to wane, shower and thunderstorm activity will
gradually diminish across most areas during this time frame. Low
temperatures tonight will generally range from the lower 70s
across the Lake Okeechobee region to the upper 70s along the
coast.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Monday)
Issued at 135 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

The deep trough draped across the eastern US with low pressure
centered over the Great Lakes will remain the primary synoptic
feature of interest in the short term. While the axis of this trough
will not reach South Florida, an upper level shortwave at the base
of the trough could provide some extra forcing for ascent as it
advects across the area Sunday night into Monday. However, another
Saharan Air Layer (SAL) looks to advect into the area as well during
this same time frame. The thickness of this SAL is expected to be
much less than the previous one, but it will still impact the
weather outlook through Monday. In terms of today's setup, a rinse
and repeat situation from yesterday appears to be in store as low
level flow remains mostly southerly with perhaps a slight
southwesterly component. This will keep the focus of convection
towards inland South Florida (at least to start) this afternoon
before outflow boundaries interact with the sea breezes and produce
some storms closer to the coastal metro areas. An isolated severe
thunderstorm or two once again cannot be ruled out in the form of
downburst winds that are most likely to occur with a storm formed by
converging boundaries or cell mergers.

Heading into Sunday night and Monday, the intrusion of the drier
SAL air mass will result in both mid-level dry air presence and
low- level profiles resembling an inverted-V near the surface.
This results in steepened low level lapse rates and the potential
for a couple of strong to severe storms to develop if an updraft
or two can bust through the cap created by the dust layer. With
that said, overall convective coverage is expected to be lower
than without the dust since the dry air provides some inhibition
to convection. The storms that do form though will have chances to
become strong to severe. PWATs will still be over 1.5", so some
scattered showers and storms are still likely regardless but just
not as widespread as days without a SAL presence.

High temperatures for today and tomorrow will continue to be in the
low to mid 90s. Maximum heat index values will primarily be in the
100-105F range, but many areas will experience brief periods where
indices could be up to the 105-110F range.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday night through Saturday)
Issued at 135 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

For the middle to end of this coming week, surface and low level
high pressure centered over the western Atlantic will begin to
expand back over the region and cause winds to shift back to an
easterly or east-southeast direction. This easterly to east-
southeast regime will produce a pattern that is common in the
summertime across South Florida with convection being driven by the
sea breeze circulations and being steered towards the Gulf coast
areas. At the same time, the weak SAL will dissipate by mid-week and
allow for the deeper moisture to be utilized for widespread shower
and thunderstorm development. Highest rain chances (60-80%) each day
will be across Southwest Florida and this will last through the end
of the long term period. There will be a chance for an upper level
shortwave to develop and advect across the region late in the week,
which could cause convection to become widespread across the entire
South Florida forecast area. However, uncertainty remains high in
regards to this feature.

High temperatures are projected to remain in the low to mid 90s each
day. Overnight lows range from the low 70s across the interior and
lake regions to the upper 70s and low 80s along the coastal metros.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 126 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

Winds will continue to slowly become SE across the east coast
terminals and they will remain around 10 kts through the afternoon
hours. Scattered showers and storms will develop through the
afternoon and early evening hours across the interior as well as
the east coast. Periods of MVFR or IFR will be possible near
storms that develop over the east coast terminals along with gusty
and erratic winds. At KAPF, WSW winds will remain near 10 kts
this afternoon as a Gulf breeze pushes inland.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 135 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

Light to gentle west-southwest winds are expected across the Gulf
waters today and into this coming week with southeasterly winds
across the Atlantic. Seas will remain at 1-2 feet or less each day
across all of the local waters. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
are possible late each day and in the late night hours over the
waters, which may result in locally hazardous winds and seas.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 135 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

Wildfire activity is being monitored across the region with the
latest fire developing near Krome ave and the Miami-Dade/Broward
county line. Smoke from this fire is likely to mostly disperse
northwards but variable winds can result in smoke dispersing
multiple ways. The main impact to watch for is lowered visibilities,
particularly in the late night hours as nocturnal inversions form
and can trap smoke near the surface, resulting in smog.

Other than ongoing activity and the drought across the region
assisting in fire risk, weather conditions are generally not
suitable for increasing fire development as relative humidity values
remain 50-60% at minimum and winds remain on the lighter side.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Miami            79  93  79  93 /  20  20  20  30
West Kendall     77  92  76  93 /  20  20  20  40
Opa-Locka        80  93  79  93 /  20  20  10  30
Homestead        78  92  78  92 /  20  20  20  30
Fort Lauderdale  79  92  79  92 /  20  10  10  30
N Ft Lauderdale  80  93  80  93 /  20  20  10  30
Pembroke Pines   80  92  79  92 /  20  20  10  30
West Palm Beach  78  94  78  93 /  10  20  10  30
Boca Raton       79  91  79  91 /  20  10  10  30
Naples           77  92  77  93 /  10  20  20  20

&&

.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
AM...None.
GM...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Redman
LONG TERM....Redman
AVIATION/UPDATE...CWC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
226 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

FLZ067-068-072-168-172-231900-
Coastal Broward County FL-Coastal Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Broward County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
226 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Broward and
southeastern Palm Beach Counties through 300 PM EDT...

At 226 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms capable of producing a funnel cloud along a line
extending from Boynton Beach to Mission Bay to Margate. Movement was
east at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
         or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
         blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Boca Raton,
Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lake
Worth, Lighthouse Point, Palm Beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Highland
Beach, Ocean Ridge, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, and
North Lauderdale.

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.

These storms 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.

Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy
shelter until these storms pass. Open shelters found in parks,
beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of
lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 2656 8004 2659 8005 2653 8005 2655 8004
      2643 8006 2643 8007 2636 8007 2613 8010
      2616 8030 2635 8027 2659 8013 2661 8005
      2660 8005 2662 8004
TIME...MOT...LOC 1826Z 264DEG 5KT 2654 8010 2636 8020 2625 8021

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

RAG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
257 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

FLZ073-074-173-231930-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
257 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Miami-Dade
County through 330 PM EDT...

At 257 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over
Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive, or 10 miles west of Kendall,
moving northeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
         or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
         blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
The Redland, Kendall, Pinecrest, Sweetwater, Richmond West, Richmond
Heights, Kendale Lakes, Country Walk, Zoo Miami, The Hammocks, West
Perrine, West Kendall, Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive,
Miccosukee Resort, Sunset, The Crossings, Tamiami, University Park,
Palmetto Bay, and Olympia Heights.

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.

Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy
shelter until this storm passes. Open shelters found in parks,
beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of
lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 2551 8056 2575 8073 2590 8047 2564 8029
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 235DEG 5KT 2571 8052

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

RAG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
303 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

FLZ067-068-168-231945-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
303 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

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

At 302 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Kings
Point, or near Delray Beach. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
         or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
         blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Highland Beach,
Ocean Ridge, Hamptons At Boca Raton, Village Of Golf, Kings Point,
Dunes Road, Whisper Walk, Mission Bay, Loxahatchee NWR, Hypoluxo,
Gulf Stream, Briny Breezes, Manalapan, Fau South Campus, Aberdeen,
and Boca West.

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.

Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy
shelter until this storm passes. Open shelters found in parks,
beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of
lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 2643 8006 2638 8007 2635 8009 2640 8028
      2662 8027 2656 8005 2654 8005 2656 8004
TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 196DEG 3KT 2645 8017

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

ARK/RAG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
315 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

FLZ071-073-232000-
Inland Broward County FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
315 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwest Miami-
Dade and southwestern Broward Counties through 400 PM EDT...

At 315 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud 8 miles
northwest of Miccosukee Resort, or 17 miles southwest of Miramar.
This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and pea size
         hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
         or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
         blow around unsecured objects.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Miami-Dade and southern Broward Counties.

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.

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.

Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy
shelter until this storm passes. Open shelters found in parks,
beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of
lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 2583 8049 2575 8063 2598 8085 2608 8056
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 149DEG 2KT 2587 8059

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

RAG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
503 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

FLZ067-068-168-232130-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
503 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Palm
Beach County through 530 PM EDT...

At 503 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near North County Airport, or near Palm Beach
Gardens, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Tequesta, North County
Airport, The Acreage, Caloosa, Philo Farms, Jupiter Farms, and
Limestone Creek.

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 2690 8008 2675 8015 2684 8036 2696 8032
      2696 8014 2697 8014 2696 8012 2697 8012
      2697 8009 2696 8007 2695 8007 2695 8008
      2694 8007 2692 8006
TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 203DEG 15KT 2691 8023

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

CWC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
524 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

FLZ067-068-168-232215-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
524 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Palm
Beach County through 615 PM EDT...

At 524 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Palm
Beach Gardens, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and pea size
         hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
         or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
         blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach,
Tequesta, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, North County
Airport, Juno Ridge, Philo Farms, Fau North Campus, Limestone Creek,
Caloosa, and Jupiter Farms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy
shelter until this storm passes. Open shelters found in parks,
beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of
lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 2679 8004 2680 8005 2678 8005 2677 8011
      2688 8028 2696 8024 2696 8014 2697 8014
      2696 8012 2697 8012 2697 8009 2686 8005
      2683 8005 2684 8006 2680 8004 2683 8004
      2679 8003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 215DEG 9KT 2689 8015

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

RAG