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WWUS82 KMFL 182018
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
418 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

FLZ073-074-173-174-182100-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Far South Miami-Dade County FL-
Inland Miami-Dade County FL-Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
418 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Miami-Dade County
through 500 PM EDT...

At 417 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
developing strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Little
Haiti to near Homestead Miami Speedway. These storms were nearly
stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 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...
Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, Homestead, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne,
South Miami, Surfside, Homestead Miami Speedway, Homestead General
Airport, The Redland, Virginia Key, Kendall, Miami Gardens, North
Miami, Doral, North Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens, and
Pinecrest.

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.

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 2581 8012 2577 8014 2581 8016 2582 8018
      2577 8018 2576 8014 2568 8017 2571 8017
      2574 8023 2561 8031 2550 8034 2538 8031
      2540 8029 2533 8034 2531 8038 2545 8060
      2593 8033 2590 8012
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 026DEG 4KT 2585 8020 2539 8044

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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