What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jul 2, 2:08 PM EST, 2 hours 52 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 2, 2:08 PM EST, 2 hours 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
308 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2020
.Short Term...
Rest of Today through Friday...
Mostly sunny and uncomfortably warm temperatures expected across
South Florida the remainder of this week with ridging in place. At
the surface, light westerly to southwesterly winds will allow for
the development of both seabreezes each afternoon, albeit the
Atlantic counterpart should not progress too far inland given the
general flow pattern. Where the seabreezes sets up will become the
targeted mesoscale boundary for convective initiation.
Additionally, the southwestward extension of a midlevel trough
located offshore the northeastern CONUS will enhance synoptically
driven forcing for isolated to scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Coverage should begin over the interior each
afternoon and refocus across the east coast metro later in the
afternoon/evening before dissipating after sunset. Gusty winds,
lightning, small hail, and locally heavy rainfall will all be
possible with any stronger storms that develop.
Temperatures will continue to run a few degrees above average in
the lower to mid 90s across South Florida. Heat indices will also
climb into the 102 to 108 each afternoon, but just shy of advisory
criteria. However, this will be monitored with each forecast
cycle.
.Long Term...
This Weekend into next week...
Synoptic pattern for the extended has not really changed too much as
we have a mid-level low draped along a stalled frontal boundary
across the southeastern US. There also is a broad high over the Gulf
of Mexico and the western periphery of the western Atlantic high
in close proximity to South Florida. These features will linger
and move slightly throughout the long term. Given the overall
synoptic pattern fairly light and variable wind flow across south
Florida.
Given the low pressure system over the Southeastern US there will be
quite the moisture gradient over the Florida peninsula with the
highest moisture and unsettled weather over north and central
Florida. However, there will be enough moisture over South Florida
and with diurnal heating, sea breezes and outflow boundaries will be
the main focus for convective initiation each afternoon and evening.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the period and as
higher moisture impulses rotates around the low pressure some days
will see increased coverage over South Florida compared to others,
particularly over the Lake and northern regions. The main concern
will be, given the light wind flow, heavy rainfall from storms
with high rainfall rates lingering over the same area which may
lead to localized flooding potential.
Overall, the wind and weather regime does not change much with
diurnal heating aiding in convection along seabreeze and outflow
boundaries. High temperatures will continue to be in the low to mid
90s across South Florida with dangerous heat indices soaring into
the triple digits each afternoon.
&&
.Marine...
There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms each
afternoon across all South Florida waters, otherwise generally
benign marine conditions are expected through the weekend.
&&
.Aviation...
SHRA/TS are beginning to develop across the interior and should
continue to push towards the east coast terminals through the
early evening hours, bringing the potential for lower cigs and vis
after 20Z. Thereafter, generally dry, VRF conditions return for
the overnight hours, with light and variable winds across all TAF
sites. Another round of late afternoon SHRA/TS possible for the
east coast tomorrow.
&&
.Beach Forecast...
A low risk of rip currents is forecast along all South Florida
beaches into the weekend.
&&
.Preliminary Point Temps/PoPs...
West Palm Beach 76 94 76 93 / 20 30 10 40
Fort Lauderdale 79 93 79 92 / 10 20 10 30
Miami 79 94 78 93 / 10 20 0 30
Naples 78 92 78 92 / 0 10 0 20
&&
.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
AM...None.
GM...None.
&&
Short Term/Marine/Aviation/Beach Forecast...11/HVN
Long Term...33/Kelly
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 2, 3:22 PM EST, 1 hour 38 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida
National Weather Service Miami FL
422 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2020
AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
030830-
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-Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-
Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-
Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-
Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
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-
422 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2020
...Heat Indices in Excess of 105 Degrees This Afternoon...
...Isolated to Scattered Thunderstorms Across Eastern Portions...
This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida.
.DAY ONE...TONIGHT
Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms will affect mainly eastern interior
and east coast metro areas late this afternoon and evening. The main
threats are lightning, gusty winds, and locally heavy rainfall.
Waterspouts: One or two waterspouts are possible over Lake Okeechobee
and the Atlantic waters.
Wind: Thunderstorm wind gusts of 40 mph or greater are possible
with the stronger storms this afternoon and evening.
Temperatures: Heat index values of 105 degrees or greater will
continue this afternoon over much of South Florida.
Hail: Strongest storms will be capable of producing hail up to nickel
size this afternoon and evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to affect portions of South
Florida each and every afternoon and evening through the period.
Strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and torrential rainfall could
accompany this activity. While most of this activity should be
concentrated across interior South Florida, there is increasing
potential for storms to shift toward Atlantic coastal and metro areas
through the remainder of this week into the upcoming weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however individual
spotters are encouraged to report high wind, hail and flooding to
the National Weather Service forecast office in Miami.
For more information...visit the National Weather Service in
Miami website at www.weather.gov/miami.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 2, 3:12 PM EST, 1 hour 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2020
FLZ071-072-172-022100-
Inland Broward County FL-Coastal Broward County FL-
Metro Broward County FL-
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2020
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN BROWARD COUNTY UNTIL 500
PM EDT...
* At 411 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking a strong thunderstorm over Margate. This storm was nearly
stationary.
* Dime size hail and winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this
storm.
* Locations impacted include...
Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Deerfield
Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park,
North Lauderdale, Parkland, Broadview-Pompano Park, Godfrey Road,
Palm Aire, Village Park, Hillsboro Ranches, North Pompano Beach,
Ramblewood East and Pompano Beach Airport.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2632 8010 2621 8011 2616 8030 2633 8033
TIME...MOT...LOC 2011Z 074DEG 3KT 2625 8021
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Local storm report, Jul 2, 3:16 PM EST, 1 hour 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
416 PM EDT THU JUL 2 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0410 PM HAIL MARGATE 26.25N 80.22W
07/02/2020 E0.70 INCH BROWARD FL TRAINED SPOTTER
A TRAINED SPOTTER CALLED TO REPORT DIME SIZE
HAIL ASSOCIATED WITH A THUNDERSTORM NEAR
MARGATE BLVD AND ROCK ISLAND ROAD.
&&
KELLYSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 4:35 PM EST, 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
535 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2020
FLZ071>074-173-174-022215-
Inland Broward County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Far South Miami-Dade County FL-
Inland Miami-Dade County FL-Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
535 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2020
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE AND SOUTH
CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTIES UNTIL 615 PM EDT...
* At 534 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near
Intersection Krome And U.S. 27 to near Intersection Krome And
Kendall Drive. Movement was east at 10 mph.
* Small hail and winds in excess of 45 mph possible with these
storms.
* Locations impacted include...
Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Homestead, Homestead
General Airport, The Redland, Kendall, Weston, Doral, Miami Lakes,
Cooper City, Hialeah Gardens, Sweetwater, Florida City, Medley,
Naranja, Palm Springs North, Pine Island Ridge and Zoo Miami.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2611 8027 2569 8035 2556 8040 2534 8050
2545 8086 2606 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2134Z 273DEG 11KT 2599 8047 2569 8054
FryeSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 4:55 PM EST, 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
555 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2020
FLZ071-072-172-022300-
Inland Broward County FL-Coastal Broward County FL-
Metro Broward County FL-
555 PM EDT Thu Jul 2 2020
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTY UNTIL 700
PM EDT...
* At 555 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pine Island Ridge, or over
Plantation, moving east at 15 mph.
* Dime size hail and winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this
storm.
* Locations impacted include...
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation,
Sunrise, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderhill,
Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes,
Dania Beach, Cooper City, Wilton Manors, Hillsboro Beach, Sea Ranch
Lakes and Lazy Lake.
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 2628 8003 2605 8003 2606 8034 2617 8036
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 257DEG 11KT 2612 8029
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