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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

FLZ073-075-182100-
Mainland Monroe FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Mainland
Monroe and Western Central Miami-Dade Counties through 500 PM EDT...

At 410 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Everglades National Park, or 21 miles west
of Homestead General Airport, moving northeast at 5 to 10 mph.

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...
Shark Valley Obs Tower, Everglades National Park, and Pa-Hay-
Okee Overlook.

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.

Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

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LAT...LON 2541 8092 2545 8095 2546 8095 2555 8103
      2573 8082 2559 8067 2545 8065
TIME...MOT...LOC 2010Z 238DEG 7KT 2551 8090

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

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