A cold frontal boundary and mid-level shortwave moved across South Florida on March 25th bringing the potential for showers and isolated thunderstorms. When adding the Atlantic sea breeze and favorable conditions for strong winds and hail, the best potential for showers and storm was the east coast metropolitan area, especially Miami-Dade County.
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The episode as NWS MFL wrote it up.
A cold frontal boundary and mid-level shortwave moved across South Florida on March 25th bringing the potential for showers and isolated thunderstorms. When adding the Atlantic sea breeze and favorable conditions for strong winds and hail, the best potential for showers and storm was the east coast metropolitan area, especially Miami-Dade County.
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 25, 11:23 AM EST, 2 hours 22 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Miami FL 1223 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025 ...New SHORT TERM, AVIATION, MARINE... .SHORT TERM... (Rest of today through Wednesday) Issued at 1213 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025 Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will be likely across portions of southeast Florida this afternoon as a cold front and mid- level shortwave move across the region. Satellite imagery already shows the boundary sitting over our area as we remain in the warm sector, while activity has been firing all morning across east central Florida. MFL's 12Z sounding and MIA ACARS data already show favorable parameters for strong, damaging winds and small hail, especially given stout SBCAPE, MUCAPE and DCAPE values in the 1000-2000 J/kg range, mid- level lapse rates > 6 C/kg, mid-level temperatures < -10C, and the freezing level sitting just below 13000 ft. PWATs are also climbing, with sounding readings of 1.1 inches. Most high-res models have activity increasing after 3PM and lasting through the evening hours, with the earlier activity concentrated over areas south of Alligator Area, then propagating northward through the evening. There will also be a low-end threat of flooding rain with this event across the East Coast metro areas given the potential for showers and storms to become pinned by the Atlantic sea-breeze. There's medium-to-high confidence that we could get least half an inch with some of these showers, but HREF LPMM shows some isolated areas having up to 3-4 inches of rain if convection gets pinned for a prolonged period of time. Shower activity will gradually decrease overnight as the front and shortwave exit the region, but a few isolated showers could pop up between nightfall and midnight. Lingering moisture will provide for a second round of showers Wednesday as daytime heating peaks in the early afternoon hours. POP grids will keep 20-30 percent coverage, highest towards areas south of I-75 where the best moisture pool is shown on models. Temperatures today will again reach the mid to 80s as southerly flow persists. Evening lows will also remain on the warmer side with low to mid 60s inland, and upper 60s to around 70 near the coasts. && .LONG TERM... (Wednesday night through Monday) Issued at 308 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025 Moving into Wednesday night, any lingering light showers will make their exit into the waters. A large body of surface high pressure will build in over the southeastern CONUS, with upper-level ridging, to bring the return of a drier air mass and near seasonal temperatures to wrap up the week. The trough's exit will allow for northeasterly air flow to cool afternoon temperatures back into the upper 70s to low 80s on Thursday and Friday. The week will conclude with stable conditions, but as the high begins to slide into the western Atlantic, winds will pick up as we move into the weekend. Winds will strengthen on Friday and Saturday with the potential for sustained easterly winds to reach 12-18KT and gusts up to 25 mph. Looking into the weekend, long term model ensembles show with the exit of the surface high and ridge, this may allow for the approach of a shortwave trough and our next round of activity. The latest model guidance does not show much rainfall with this trough, but there will be considerate low-level moisture available (PWATs 1.4- 1.6") to support a chance for light showers (30-40%) on the Sunday. Weekend high temperatures are forecast to be in the low to mid-80s across the region. Moving into the new week, an approaching body of low pressure and associative cold front from the central CONUS may bring our next round of showers, but significant model variation only allows low confidence in the forecast at this time. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1213 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025 Periods of sub-VFR conditions this afternoon possible for East Coast sites as scattered showers and thunderstorms push through the area. There's a low-end severe threat with any potential thunderstorms, including gusty winds and small hail. Winds ahead of the convective period will remain out of the south/southeast, becoming light and variable overnight. && .MARINE... Issued at 1213 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025 A mid-level shortwave is expected to pass through the coastal waters today, bringing chances of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Expect brief periods of rough seas and gusty winds with the strongest storms. High pressure builds back in north of the Gulf Wednesday through the rest of the week, keeping rain chances near zero. Winds and seas will remain less than headline criteria through Thursday. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Miami 68 83 68 81 / 30 20 10 0 West Kendall 64 86 65 84 / 30 20 0 0 Opa-Locka 66 84 67 83 / 30 20 10 0 Homestead 66 83 67 81 / 20 20 10 0 Fort Lauderdale 66 80 68 79 / 40 20 10 0 N Ft Lauderdale 66 81 68 79 / 40 20 0 0 Pembroke Pines 67 85 68 82 / 40 20 10 0 West Palm Beach 65 81 66 80 / 40 20 0 0 Boca Raton 65 82 67 81 / 40 20 0 0 Naples 63 83 63 84 / 10 10 0 0 && .MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. GM...None. && SHORT TERM...ATV LONG TERM....JAS AVIATION...ATV
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Miami FL 1014 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025 AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676- 261415- 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 County-Metro Palm Beach County- Coastal Collier County-Inland Collier County-Inland Broward County- Metro Broward County-Inland Miami-Dade County- Metropolitan Miami Dade-Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach County- Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-Far South Miami- Dade County- 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- 1014 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters, southeast Florida, southern Florida, southwest Florida and Gulf of America. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Fog: Locally dense fog could reduce visibilities to below 1/4 of a mile across portions of metro and inland Broward county through noontime today. Make sure to exercise caution during your commutes. Thunderstorms: a few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Main hazards will include lightning, gusty winds, large hail, and localized heavy rain. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. A few thunderstorms are possible Wednesday as a frontal boundary lingers over the state. Rip current risk could increase again towards the end of the week into next weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report high wind, hail, and flooding to the National Weather Service forecast office in Miami.
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Miami FL
205 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0203 PM Hail 3 SSE Naranja 25.49N 80.41W
03/25/2025 E0.25 Inch Miami-Dade FL NWS Employee
Off-duty NWS employee reports quarter inch
diameter hail, downed small tree limbs and
branches, and water ponding on roads along
SW 137th Ave near Homestead Air Reserve
Base.
&&
RAGPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Miami FL
209 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0156 PM Hail 2 E Homestead 25.48N 80.43W
03/25/2025 E0.75 Inch Miami-Dade FL Public
Public reported hail up to the size of
pennies at the Homestead RaceTrac gas
station on SW 312th St.
&&
RAGSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
211 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
FLZ074-173-251845-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
211 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Miami-Dade
County through 245 PM EDT...
At 211 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Liberty City, or over Miami, moving east
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 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...
Gladeview, Westview, El Portal, Fiu North Campus, Bay Harbor Islands,
Biscayne Park, Surfside, Downtown Miami, North Miami, Miami Shores,
Miami Springs, Opa-Locka, West Little River, Saint Thomas University,
Liberty City, Miami, Marlins Park, Allapattah, Golden Glades, and
Pinewood.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2587 8012 2577 8013 2581 8014 2582 8018
2581 8019 2578 8018 2576 8013 2576 8014
2577 8019 2576 8018 2574 8015 2574 8026
2585 8031 2592 8028 2593 8012 2590 8013
2591 8014
TIME...MOT...LOC 1811Z 251DEG 7KT 2582 8022
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HadiPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Miami FL
214 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0145 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 W Naranja 25.52N 80.46W
03/25/2025 Miami-Dade FL Trained Spotter
Trained spotter reported downed tree limbs,
a damaged fence, and pea-sized hail near SW
167 Ave and SW 264 St.
&&
RAGSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
228 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
FLZ073-074-173-251900-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
228 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Miami-Dade
County through 300 PM EDT...
At 228 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from The Hammocks to near
The Redland. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Westchester, Richmond West, Fountainbleau, Richmond Heights, Country
Walk, Kendale Lakes, Tamiami Fairgrounds, Homestead General Airport,
Fiu South Campus, Zoo Miami, Westwood Lakes, The Hammocks, The
Redland, Kendall West, Inlikita, Olympia Heights, West Kendall,
Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive, Miccosukee Resort, and Sunset.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2578 8032 2579 8048 2565 8062 2550 8063
2549 8051 2561 8039 2567 8032
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 224DEG 23KT 2567 8044 2557 8054
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
HadiSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
245 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
FLZ072-074-172-173-251915-
Coastal Broward County FL-Metro Broward County FL-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
245 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Miami-Dade
and southern Broward Counties through 315 PM EDT...
At 244 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Golden Glades, or near Miami Gardens,
moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Hallandale, Aventura, Fiu North Campus, Bay Harbor Islands, Biscayne
Park, Pembroke Park, Hollywood Downtown, Golden Beach, Surfside,
North Miami, North Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, West Park, Ives
Estates, Hard Rock Stadium, Hollywood, Golden Glades, Bal Harbour,
Ojus, and Sunny Isles Beach.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2585 8014 2586 8014 2588 8013 2589 8015
2587 8017 2591 8026 2604 8024 2604 8011
2592 8012 2593 8012 2593 8013 2590 8013
2591 8014 2589 8013 2591 8012 2591 8011
2590 8011
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 219DEG 8KT 2592 8019
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
HadiThe Miami radar (KAMX), 11 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:44 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind, 3 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
A trained spotter reported downed tree limbs and a damaged fence after a thunderstorm passed through the area. Wind speed estimated based upon damage.
Social media report of quarter sized hail ongoing for 15 minutes near the intersection of Campbell Drive and SW 137th Avenue in Homestead.
A member of the public in Leisure City reported hail to the size of quarter dollars covering his yard.
A member of the public reported hail up to the size of pennies at the Homestead RaceTrac gas station on SW 312th Street.
An off-duty NWS employee reported quarter-inch diameter hail, downed small tree limbs and branches, and water ponding on roads near Homestead Air Reserve Base. Wind speeds estimated upon damage due to passing thunderstorm.
ARES operator relayed a report of downed power lines near SW 87th Ave and SW 131 St |near The Falls. Time estimated from radar. Wind gust estimated by nearby observations and time of damage.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Florida in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Florida, March 2025
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1233078, 1232970, 1232961, 1232964, 1233079, 1232980.