Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 2:42PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 242 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Opa-Locka, or over Miami Gardens. This
storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Miami, Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie, Miami
Beach, Surfside, Hallandale, Miami Gardens, North Miami, North Miami
Beach, Aventura, Dania Beach, Miami Lakes, Cooper City, Sunny Isles
Beach, Opa-Locka, West Park, and Miami Shores.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Metro Broward County; Metropolitan Miami Dade; Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov