Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 5:46PM EST by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
March 1, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 546 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Shark Valley Obs Tower, or 13 miles
northwest of Homestead General Airport, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and penny 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...
Homestead General Airport, The Redland, Shark Valley Obs Tower, 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.
Area Description:
Inland Miami-Dade County; Mainland Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov