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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
251 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024

FLZ073-174-211915-
Far South Miami-Dade County FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
251 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Miami-Dade
County through 315 PM EDT...

At 251 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Royal
Palm Ranger, or 9 miles southwest of Homestead General Airport,
moving east at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds, winds in excess of 40 mph, and nickel size
         hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
         or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
         blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Homestead, Homestead General Airport, The Redland, Florida City,
Royal Palm Ranger, and Everglades National Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Persons participating in outdoor activities should seek sturdy
shelter until this storm passes. Open shelters found in parks,
beaches, or golf courses offer no protection from the dangers of
lightning.

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LAT...LON 2521 8056 2523 8052 2524 8054 2523 8054
      2524 8055 2523 8059 2521 8059 2524 8075
      2550 8075 2550 8051 2524 8042 2524 8046
      2525 8046 2523 8049 2520 8050 2522 8052
      2520 8054
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 272DEG 6KT 2537 8061

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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