A mid/upper level low over the eastern Gulf of Mexico continued to feed moisture and instability into South Florida, helping to trigger strong thunderstorms over parts of SE Florida.
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A mid/upper level low over the eastern Gulf of Mexico continued to feed moisture and instability into South Florida, helping to trigger strong thunderstorms over parts of SE Florida.
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 May 30, 1:48 PM EST, 1 hour 27 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Miami FL 248 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022 .SHORT TERM (Rest of Today through Tuesday)... The active and unsettled weather pattern continues across South Florida as a mid to upper level low moves into the southeast portion of the country from the Gulf of Mexico. This continues to pump deep layer moisture into the region as PWAT values remain between 1.8 and 2.0 inches. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue for the rest of this afternoon into the evening. With plenty of moisture in place, heavy downpours will be possible which could lead to localized flooding. The best chances for flooding will remain over the metro areas, especially in the spots that are already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. With cooler temperatures aloft, there will be enough instability to support the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms through the early evening hours, especially across Southwest Florida due to the easterly wind flow. The strongest thunderstorms could contain gusty winds, heavy downpours and hail. As the evening progresses, showers and thunderstorms over the land areas will gradually diminish which will allow for a lull in convection during the overnight hours. The exception to this will be over the Atlantic and Gulf waters, where additional shower and thunderstorm activity may develop. On Tuesday, the mid to upper level low off to the northeast of the region will still be close enough to influence the weather pattern across South Florida. With plenty of lower level moisture remaining in place combined with daytime heating and instability, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop across the region once again. Some of these storms could become strong to even severe during the afternoon and evening hours as the sea breezes push inland and interact with each other. Because of this, SPC has placed South Florida in a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms. The strongest storms on Tuesday afternoon could contain wind gusts to 60 mph as well as quarter sized hail. With the ample moisture remaining in place, the potential for localized flooding will continue especially in areas already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. High temperatures on Tuesday will generally range from the mid 80s across the east coast metro areas to around 90 across Southwest Florida. .LONG TERM (Tuesday Night through Monday)... Tuesday Night through Thursday: A mid-lvl low will remain positioned just off the east coast of Florida to start the extended period, with ridging to its north keeping it in place. This low may finally lift Northeastward by Thursday, but other guidance (notably the ECMWF) keeps it around through the arrival of the late week system. At the surface, weak high pressure north of the area will maintain easterly flow on Wednesday, before the pattern becomes more ill-defined on Thursday as a weak cold front stalls to our north over the SE US. In terms of sensible weather, we will remain somewhat unsettled in the midweek period as cool H5 temperature (-8/-9C) will overlie a seasonably moist airmass (PWATs about 1.6/1.7 inches) and some modest synoptic lift with the mid-lvl low will compliment localized ascent on the sea breeze boundaries. Thursday may see a little less convective coverage than Wednesday, particularly if the low is able to lift NE and we warm and dry aloft in response. High temperatures will mostly be in the mid to upper 80s on Wednesday and a touch warmer on Thursday as the flow weakens and/or veers more southerly. Friday-Monday: The focus for this period will be the tropical moisture and potentially tropical system that is progged to lift northeast out of the SW GOM/NW Carribean late this week into the upcoming weekend. Naturally, given the broad area of potential formation, there remains a range of solutions w.r.t this feature. These include a weak (but organized) tropical/subtropical system passing over the FL Peninsula, to a much weaker and sheared open wave disturbance passing largely south of the area. Regardless of how organized the system is, the main threat will be the potential for heavy rainfall and associated hydro concerns. Numerous solutions depict a plume of tropical moisture (characterized by PWATS well in excess of 2 inches) lifting northward toward South Florida, and as mentioned in the hydro portion of this discussion antecedent wet conditions may make portions of the area more prone to hydro impacts. The most likely period for rainfall looks to be Friday/Saturday with perhaps some drying behind the system early next week, however at this point confidence is not overly high in this evolution so retained fairly high PoPs through the fcst period. && .AVIATION(18Z TAFS)... Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop across the region for the rest of this afternoon into the evening hours. These storms will gradually diminish later this evening. Easterly winds will remain around 10 knots this afternoon before gradually diminishing this evening. Periods of MVFR or IFR are possible this afternoon in and around showers and storms. At KAPF, winds will remain west southwesterly this afternoon before diminishing this evening. && .MARINE... A moderate easterly flow will continue across the Atlantic and Gulf waters through the middle of the week. Seas across the local waters will generally remain at 3 feet or less through the rest of the week. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will be possible during the early portion of the week. This activity may decrease in coverage somewhat during the middle of the week, before picking up again towards the end of the week. Winds and waves could be locally higher in and around showers and thunderstorms. && .HYDROLOGY... Total rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches has occurred over most of South Florida so far over the Memorial Day weekend, except for 2 to 4 inches over isolated areas of Northeast Miami-Dade County. Additional rainfall amounts of half an inch to one inch is still expected over South Florida through Thursday from the showers and thunderstorms each day. The rainfall amounts that have fallen over South Florida and what is expected through Thursday will allow for the ground to become somewhat saturated. The long range models are showing possible deep tropical moisture to work into South Florida next weekend from the remnants of Hurricane Agatha currently over the Eastern Pacific. This could lead to heavy rainfall across south Florida next weekend. With the grounds becoming somewhat saturated from the Memorial Day weekend storms and the forecast storms this upcoming week, concerns of flooding could occur over South Florida next weekend. Will continue to monitor the latest long range models through the week for next weekend potential on the heavy rainfall and flooding. && .BEACHES... A moderate risk of rip currents will continue across the Atlantic Coast Beaches through the middle of the week due to the moderate easterly wind flow in place. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Miami 75 86 75 84 / 40 70 40 70 West Kendall 72 86 71 87 / 40 70 40 70 Opa-Locka 74 86 73 84 / 40 70 40 70 Homestead 73 85 72 85 / 50 70 40 70 Fort Lauderdale 74 84 74 84 / 40 70 40 70 N Ft Lauderdale 75 84 73 84 / 40 70 40 70 Pembroke Pines 73 86 73 84 / 30 70 40 70 West Palm Beach 73 84 72 84 / 40 60 40 70 Boca Raton 74 86 73 83 / 40 70 40 70 Naples 72 90 73 89 / 40 70 30 60 && .MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. GM...None. && Tonight/Tuesday and Aviation/Marine...CWC Tuesday Night through Monday...Carr Hydrology...BNB Visit us at weather.gov/miami Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at: www.facebook.com/nwsmiami www.twitter.com/nwsmiami
Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida National Weather Service Miami FL 954 AM EDT Mon May 30 2022 AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676- 310800- 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- 954 AM EDT Mon May 30 2022 ...Scattered to Numerous Thunderstorms Today... ...Moderate Risk of Rip Currents Along the Atlantic Beaches... This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT Rip currents: There is a moderate risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches. Thunderstorms: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop across the region today. The strongest thunderstorms could contain gusty winds, hail, and heavy downpours. Waterspouts: Isolated waterspouts are possible over the local waters today. Wind: A few strong thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce wind gusts higher than 40 mph. Hail: The stronger thunderstorms this afternoon and evening have the potential of producing hail up to the size of nickels. Flooding: Prolonged periods of heavy rainfall associated with the showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could lead to localized flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the end of the week and into upcoming weekend. The primary hazards will be heavy rainfall, lightning, gusty winds and small hail in the strongest activity. The best day for the strongest thunderstorms will be Tuesday. An elevated risk of rip currents will be possible through the week along the Atlantic Coast. .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.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
202 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
FLZ066-301830-
Hendry FL-
202 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Hendry
County through 230 PM EDT...
At 202 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Devils Garden, or near Montura, moving
west at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Montura and Devils Garden.
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 2666 8093 2650 8093 2633 8118 2666 8127
TIME...MOT...LOC 1802Z 090DEG 6KT 2658 8105
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HadiSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
224 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
FLZ073-173-174-301900-
Far South Miami-Dade County FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
224 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Miami-Dade
County through 300 PM EDT...
At 224 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Miccosukee
Resort to 8 miles east of Shark Valley Obs Tower to near Royal Palm
Ranger. Movement was east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Homestead, Homestead General Airport, The Redland, Florida City,
Naranja, Richmond West, Country Walk, Royal Palm Ranger, Kendale
Lakes, Leisure City, Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive, Miccosukee
Resort, The Hammocks, Tamiami, The Crossings, Princeton, Everglades
National Park, Kendall West, Inlikita and Three Lakes.
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 2593 8040 2560 8041 2531 8042 2532 8075
2594 8075
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 291DEG 10KT 2583 8050 2563 8064 2542 8064
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HadiSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
235 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
FLZ075-301900-
Mainland Monroe FL-
235 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Mainland
Monroe County through 300 PM EDT...
At 235 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Loop Road Ee Center, or 21 miles southeast
of Chokoloskee, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Loop Road Ee Center and 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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2556 8112 2573 8118 2580 8109 2580 8089
2558 8088
TIME...MOT...LOC 1835Z 255DEG 16KT 2569 8105
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HadiSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
242 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
FLZ070-301915-
Inland Collier County FL-
242 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Collier
County through 315 PM EDT...
At 242 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Copeland, or 15 miles north of
Everglades City, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Big Cypress National Preserve, Miles City, Jerome and Deep 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 2618 8107 2596 8108 2600 8142 2620 8138
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 083DEG 10KT 2607 8132
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HadiSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
301 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
FLZ070-071-073-075-301930-
Inland Broward County FL-Inland Collier County FL-Mainland Monroe FL-
Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
301 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Collier,
northern Mainland Monroe, northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward
Counties through 330 PM EDT...
At 301 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fortymile Bend
to near Dade-Collier Training Airport to 8 miles northwest of
Miccosukee Resort. Movement was west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Dade-Collier Training Airport and Big Cypress National Preserve.
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 2583 8112 2598 8100 2604 8055 2583 8048
2582 8074 2574 8090
TIME...MOT...LOC 1901Z 108DEG 11KT 2578 8088 2585 8081 2586 8059
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HadiSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
338 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
FLZ069-070-302015-
Coastal Collier County FL-Inland Collier County FL-
338 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Collier
County through 415 PM EDT...
At 337 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Immokalee to
near Golden Gate. These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Ave Maria, Golden Gate Estates, Immokalee, Orangetree, Big Corkscrew
Island, West Toll Gate On Alligator Alley, Vineyards, Golden Gate,
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Bunker Hill, Intersection I-75 And
Everglades Blvd and Lake Trafford.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2632 8166 2642 8166 2642 8157 2644 8156
2647 8142 2636 8129 2614 8144 2612 8173
2632 8174
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 315DEG 3KT 2639 8147 2621 8167
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HadiThe Miami radar (KAMX), 8 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:14 UTC.
1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
Lightning struck the roof of a home in the 22600 block of SW 109 Court in Princeton. A patch of about 75-100 barrel tiles at the tip of the roof were broken off by the lightning strike. A fire was sparked but was put out by firefighters before any additional damage could occur.
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