Key West, Florida

Regional Weather Alerts


     

Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Area(s): Miami-Dade, FL
Effective: 4apeor11ap -> 4apeor30ap
Onset: 4apeor11ap -> 4apeor30ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Miami FL on 4apeor11ap
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 4 at 2:11PM EDT until May 4 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Description: At 209 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Marlins Park to Pinecrest moving slowly east into
Biscayne Bay. There is also another area of strong thunderstorms
near Sweetwater that could become severe with hail, frequent
lightning, and strong winds that will be moving slowly eastward.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall,
Doral, Pinecrest, Miami Springs, West Miami, Westchester, Glenvar
Heights, Richmond Heights, University Of Miami, Downtown Miami,
Coconut Grove, Coral Terrace, Olympia Heights, Sunset, and Marlins
Park.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Broward County
Effective: 4apeor4ap
Onset: 4apeor4ap -> 4apeor45ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Miami FL on 4apeor4ap
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 2:04PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Description: At 204 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge, or 19 miles
south of Lake Harbor, moving northeast at 20 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...
Okeelanta, Holey Land Wildlife Refuge, and Rotenberger Wildlife
Refuge.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Broward County
Effective: 4apeor2ap
Onset: 4apeor2ap -> 4apeor30ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Miami FL on 4apeor2ap
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 2:02PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Description: At 202 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Intersection Alligator Alley
And Miami Canal, or 20 miles northwest of Sunrise, moving northeast
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Broward and south central Palm Beach Counties.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Baker; Union; Bradford; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia
Effective: 4apeor57ap
Onset: 4apeor57ap -> 4apeor30ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Jacksonville FL on 4apeor57ap
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:57PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Description: At 156 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Olustee, or 9 miles east of Lake City, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Palestine Community, Sanderson, Ellerbee, Watertown, Lulu, and
Olustee.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County; Metropolitan Miami Dade; Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Effective: 4apeor50ap
Onset: 4apeor50ap -> 4apeor30ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Miami FL on 4apeor50ap
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:50PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Description: At 150 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Davie,
moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph, and pea 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...
Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs,
Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac,
Margate, Lighthouse Point, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Hallandale,
Lauderhill, Weston, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, and North
Lauderdale.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Metropolitan Miami Dade; Coastal Miami Dade County
Effective: 4apeor49ap
Onset: 4apeor49ap -> 4apeor45ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Miami FL on 4apeor49ap
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:49PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Description: At 148 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Miami to Pinecrest.
Movement was east at 5 to 10 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...
Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall, Doral, Pinecrest,
Miami Springs, Sweetwater, West Miami, Westchester, Gladeview,
Glenvar Heights, Fountainbleau, University Of Miami, Coconut Grove,
Coral Terrace, Olympia Heights, Liberty City, and Sunset.

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Miami-Dade, FL
Effective: 4apeor46ap -> 4apeor45ap
Onset: 4apeor46ap -> 4apeor45ap
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Miami FL on 4apeor46ap
Headline: Flood Advisory issued May 4 at 1:46PM EDT until May 4 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following
county, Miami-Dade.

* WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 145 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen during the last hour.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area during the next couple of hours with the slow
moving thunderstorms. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding. If the rainfall amounts increase more than
forecast, then a flash flood warning may be needed for this
area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne,
South Miami, Virginia Key, Kendall, Doral, Pinecrest, Miami
Springs, Sweetwater, North Bay Village, West Miami, Coconut
Grove, University Of Miami, Coral Terrace, Glenvar Heights,
Marlins Park and Downtown Miami.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Rip Current Statement
Area(s): Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin
Effective: 4aaeor28aa -> 5aaeor0aa
Onset: 4aaeor28aa -> 5aaeor0aa
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Tallahassee FL on 4aaeor28aa
Headline: Rip Current Statement issued May 4 at 11:28AM EDT until May 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Description: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.