Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Miami, FL
Issued by NWS Miami, FL
060 WWUS82 KMFL 182056 SPSMFL Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 456 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 FLZ073-173-174-182145- Far South Miami-Dade County FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL- Coastal Miami Dade County FL- 456 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeast Miami- Dade County through 545 PM EDT... At 455 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm near Homestead Miami Speedway. This storm was moving very slowly to the south. 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Miami-Dade County. 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 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. 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. && LAT...LON 2522 8053 2521 8055 2523 8052 2524 8055 2543 8051 2544 8034 2538 8031 2530 8038 2529 8038 2529 8040 2526 8040 2528 8041 2524 8043 2525 8046 2523 8047 TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 351DEG 3KT 2537 8042 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Baxter