Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2024 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 20, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Mainland Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL