Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 5:02PM EST by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
March 1, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 502 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Everglades National Park, or 23 miles
northeast of Northwest Cape Sable, moving east at 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...
Mahogany Hammock, Everglades National Park, and Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Miami-Dade County; Mainland Monroe; Far South Miami-Dade County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov