Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 318 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 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...
Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie, Miami Gardens,
Hallandale, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Dania Beach, Miami Lakes,
Cooper City, Opa-Locka, West Park, Miami Shores, Westview, Royal Palm
Ranches, Country Club, Estates Of Fort Lauderdale, and Chambers
Estates.
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