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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
443 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

FLZ075-202130-
Mainland Monroe FL-
443 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Mainland
Monroe County through 530 PM EDT...

At 443 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles north of
Wilderness Waterway to 7 miles west of Everglades National Park.
Movement was east at 5 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...
Wilderness Waterway, 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.

Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.

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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on
Facebook and Twitter.

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LAT...LON 2541 8099 2541 8101 2542 8096 2543 8098
      2543 8112 2556 8115 2558 8113 2553 8108
      2553 8105 2555 8105 2560 8113 2561 8111
      2562 8112 2558 8116 2580 8122 2580 8090
      2538 8088
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 277DEG 4KT 2579 8115 2546 8099

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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