S. and Gulf of Mexico promoted the development of strong thunderstorms across parts of SE Florida during the afternoon hours of March 16th.
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Warm, moist, and unstable air ahead of a low pressure system and associated cold front across the SE U.S. and Gulf of Mexico promoted the development of strong thunderstorms across parts of SE Florida during the afternoon hours of March 16th.
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 Mar 16, 1:29 PM EST, 2 hours 17 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
229 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
...Strong Storms Possible Again This Afternoon...
.SHORT TERM (Rest of This Afternoon through Thursday)...
Low pressure over the Southeast U.S. is moving east, with an
associated frontal boundary over the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Ahead
of the front, the airmass over South Florida is quite unstable as
warm and moist low levels are combining with seasonably cold mid-
levels, not to mention a mid/upper level impulse moving east across
Florida. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to
develop this afternoon, primarily over the eastern half of the
southern Florida peninsula, and move NE and affecting the Lake
Okeechobee area as well as metro SE Florida into the early evening
hours. For the time being it appears the main focus for stronger
convection will be over Broward and Palm Beach counties late this
afternoon and early this evening where the broader S-SW low level
convergence is maximized. This area also has slightly stronger low
level winds and deep shear associated with the mid/upper impulse.
CAPE values of 2000 j/kg or greater this afternoon should provide
enough instability for a few strong or even severe storms this
afternoon, with deep shear sufficient for multicellular or even low-
end supercells especially near the east coast seabreeze where enough
low level backing of the wind could enhance helicity.
Strong/damaging winds and large hail are the main potential threats,
along with a low tornado risk...especially if the aforementioned
supercells can attain enough development. SPC continues to have a
marginal/Level 1 risk of severe storms for the Lake Okeechobee area
and down the east coast, which matches very well with this analysis.
Training of heavier showers and thunderstorms along the east coast
may also lead to a low-end flood risk over parts of this area.
The frontal boundary will weaken quite a bit as it approaches South
Florida tonight, and the airmass ahead of it across our area should
be somewhat stabilized as the deeper moisture and dynamics will be
shifting east of the area. Nevertheless, we may still see a few
showers or a thunderstorm or two overnight as this boundary moves
east across the peninsula.
The front will essentially wash out over South Florida on Thursday
as the primary low pressure system moves up the Mid-Atlantic coast,
leaving behind slightly drier air across the forecast area. Although
the synoptic scale forcing will be greatly diminished on Thursday in
the wake of the departing low, forecast soundings are depicting cold
air aloft remaining over the area. As a result, scattered showers
and thunderstorms are expected once again mainly during the midday
and afternoon hours over much of metro SE Florida where slightly
higher moisture will reside and interact with an afternoon
seabreeze. Although the overall conditions aren't as conducive for
severe weather on Thursday, lingering instability/cold air aloft
will once again set the stage for a few strong storms with strong
wind gusts and hail the primary threats.
Some uncertainty regarding the potential for fog late tonight and
early Thursday morning, and it is highly dependent on any
precipitation moving through the area. If skies clear out more than
expected, the setup could favor at least some patchy dense fog early
Thursday morning over the interior and even Gulf coast areas.
Temperatures will run above average for mid-March, with highs in the
80s, possibly upper 80s interior on Thursday, and lows in the 60s to
lower 70s.
.LONG TERM (Thursday Night through Wednesday)...
Going into Thursday night and Friday, a moderate southerly or
southeasterly surface flow will develop allowing for low-level
moisture to increase. This pattern does support isolated shower
development, but given the isolated nature kept PoPs lower-end.
Keep in mind that the coverage may tick upward along any
mesoscale boundary (sea breezes) in subsequent forecasts.
Going into the weekend, eyes focus upstream as another front and
parent upper trough begins to move eastward across the Gulf
States. This wave/feature will move gradually toward our region,
but it may take much of the weekend to slide through the state.
Global models differ on overall timing and intensity, though one
thing they agree on is gradually increasing PoPs and thunder
chances.
By early next week, the front barely pushes south of the region
before retrograding northward as a warm front. Therefore, PoPs
remain in the forecast Monday before the front washes out and
drier air filters in. Temperatures will continue to be mild/warm
across the region this week. Going into the weekend, increasing
cloud coverage may keep high temperatures suppressed, though
uncertain at this time.
&&
.AVIATION(18Z TAFS)...
Scattered SHRA/TSRA with periods of MVFR forecast to affect the
eastern half of South Florida through 00z-02z. TSRA mainly affecting
PBI, but also including VCTS at the FLL area terminals. MIA should
remain south of the main activity, but will have to be watched for
any storms which may develop farther south. Wind mainly S-SE 10-15
knots with a few gusts occasionally to 20 knots, except S-SW at
KAPF. Low clouds and possible fog could form over the interior and
Gulf coast 08z-13z, with SHRA lingering near east coast.
&&
.MARINE...
Outside of periods of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon,
tonight and Thursday, marine conditions look fairly benign through
Saturday as high pressure builds into the area from the Atlantic for
the latter part of the week and beginning of the weekend. A cold
front is forecast by the models to move into South Florida on
Sunday, which could be accompanied by an increase in NE winds and
seas.
&&
.BEACHES...
One more day of rip currents today, then the risk should diminish
considerably beginning on Thursday and lasting through Saturday
as winds decrease. The rip current risk could begin to increase
again as early as Sunday along the Atlantic beaches.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Miami 71 84 72 85 / 20 40 10 10
West Kendall 69 86 69 87 / 20 30 0 10
Opa-Locka 70 84 71 86 / 20 40 10 10
Homestead 70 84 71 85 / 20 30 0 10
Fort Lauderdale 71 84 72 85 / 30 40 10 10
N Ft Lauderdale 71 82 71 83 / 40 40 10 10
Pembroke Pines 69 84 70 85 / 30 40 10 10
West Palm Beach 68 82 69 83 / 30 40 10 20
Boca Raton 70 83 71 84 / 40 40 10 10
Naples 69 84 68 87 / 10 10 0 10
&&
.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EDT this evening for FLZ168-172-
173.
AM...None.
GM...None.
&&
Tonight/Thursday and Aviation/Marine...Molleda
Thursday Night through Wednesday...Fell
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www.twitter.com/nwsmiamiHazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida National Weather Service Miami FL 340 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022 AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676- 171345- 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- 340 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022 ...Strong to Severe Storms Possible Through Evening East Coast... ...High Risk of Rip Currents Along Atlantic Beaches Through Evening... This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon into the evening hours. A strong to severe storm or two cannot be ruled out with gusty winds, hail, and locally heavy rainfall. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out, especially around the Lake Okeechobee Region and northern Palm Beach County. Wind: Thunderstorms may produce strong to severe wind gusts in the strongest activity, especially along the Atlantic Coast and Lake Okeechobee region. Excessive Rainfall: Localized flooding will be possible as thunderstorms may be capable of producing intense rainfall rates, especially along portions of the Atlantic Coast. Waterspouts: A few waterspouts will be possible over the South Florida coastal waters today. Hail: Hail up to the size of quarters is possible with strongest thunderstorms. Tornado: Although the potential is low, a tornado or two cannot be ruled out near the Lake Okeechobee region and northern portions of Palm Beach County. Rip Currents: A high risk for rip currents continues along the Atlantic beaches of South Florida. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this week and into the weekend ahead of the next slow moving frontal boundary. An elevated risk of rip currents could again develop later this week and into the upcoming weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. For more information...visit the National Weather Service in Miami website at www.weather.gov/miami. Fell
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
247 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
FLZ067-161945-
Inland Palm Beach County FL-
247 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Palm Beach
County through 345 PM EDT...
At 246 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of
Canal Point to near Belle Glade to near Okeelanta. Movement was
northeast at 5 TO 10 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Belle Glade, South Bay, Canal Point, Okeelanta, Belle Glade Camp and
Fremd Village-Padgett 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 these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2693 8024 2693 8058 2661 8075 2651 8081
2656 8052 2668 8038
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 214DEG 5KT 2682 8050 2669 8060 2655 8075
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
BaxterSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
306 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
FLZ067-068-168-161930-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
306 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Palm
Beach County through 330 PM EDT...
At 306 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Lion Country Safari Park,
or 11 miles east of Canal Point, moving northeast at 30 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...
Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Tequesta, 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.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2672 8040 2672 8065 2696 8049 2696 8014
2697 8014 2697 8006
TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 223DEG 25KT 2685 8043
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
BaxterSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
320 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
FLZ071-162000-
Inland Broward County FL-
320 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Broward
County through 400 PM EDT...
At 320 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Intersection Alligator Alley And Miami
Canal, or 19 miles west of Pembroke Pines, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Intersection Alligator Alley And Miami Canal, Mile Marker 30 On
Alligator Alley and East Toll Gate On Alligator Alley.
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 2604 8063 2612 8070 2626 8056 2619 8046
2610 8046
TIME...MOT...LOC 1920Z 238DEG 13KT 2611 8063
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BaxterSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
401 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
FLZ068-168-162030-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Metro Palm Beach County FL-
401 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Palm
Beach County through 430 PM EDT...
At 400 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Jupiter to
near Palm Beach Gardens to Loxahatchee Groves. Movement was east
around 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth, Riviera
Beach, Palm Beach, Tequesta, Juno Beach, Greenacres, Palm Springs,
North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Haverhill, Cloud Lake, Palm Beach
International Airport, Port Of Palm Beach, Gun Club Estates, Juno
Ridge, Downtown West Palm Beach and Schall Circle.
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 these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2697 8003 2663 8003 2663 8012 2678 8011
2696 8020 2696 8014 2697 8014
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 258DEG 11KT 2692 8014 2682 8017 2673 8029
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BaxterSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
403 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
FLZ067-068-168-162100-
Coastal Palm Beach County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
Metro Palm Beach County FL-
403 PM EDT Wed Mar 16 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Palm
Beach County through 500 PM EDT...
At 403 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over The Acreage, or near West Palm Beach,
moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Palm
Beach, Tequesta, Juno Beach, Royal Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake
Park, Haverhill, Port Of Palm Beach, Golden Lakes, North County
Airport, Loxahatchee Groves, Schall Circle, Juno Ridge, The Acreage,
Downtown West Palm Beach and Mangonia 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.
&&
LAT...LON 2669 8003 2670 8027 2683 8033 2696 8019
2696 8014 2697 8014 2697 8006 2696 8003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 239DEG 13KT 2678 8022
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BaxterPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
446 PM EDT WED MAR 16 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0444 PM HAIL 1 WNW PALM BEACH GARDEN 26.84N 80.11W
03/16/2022 E0.70 INCH PALM BEACH FL BROADCAST MEDIA
METEOROLOGIST WITH CBS12 IN PALM BEACH
REPORTED SMALL HAIL IN PALM BEACH GARDENS.
ESTIMATED SIZE AROUND DIME SIZE.
&&
FELLThe Miami radar (KAMX), 140 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:44 UTC.
1 funnel cloud. Local standard time, as filed.
A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud near I-95 and Blue Heron Blvd associated with a strong thunderstorm moving east. Dime size hail was also observed near this location.
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