Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Miami, FL ∙ Kendale Lakes, FL ∙ Fountainebleau, FL ∙ Ludlam, FL ∙ Sweetwater, FL ∙ Miami Intl Airport, FL ∙ Coral Gables, FL ∙ Key Biscayne, FL ∙ Sunset, FL ∙ Virginia Gardens, FL

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 102 PM EDT Sun May 4 2025 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Miami-Dade County through 145 PM EDT... At 101 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Olympia Heights, or near South Miami, moving east northeast at 15 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, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, South Miami, Kendall, North Miami, Doral, Pinecrest, Miami Springs, Sweetwater, Miami Shores, North Bay Village, West Miami, El Portal, Westchester, Gladeview, Glenvar Heights, and University Of Miami. 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. && LAT...LON 2577 8019 2574 8015 2573 8016 2574 8021 2572 8015 2567 8015 2574 8023 2565 8027 2564 8040 2578 8044 2590 8015 2585 8014 2586 8015 2579 8019 2580 8018 2582 8014 2577 8013 2579 8017 2578 8019 2576 8013 TIME...MOT...LOC 1701Z 251DEG 13KT 2573 8035 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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