Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 430 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Miami Springs, or over Hialeah, moving
southeast at 5 mph.
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, Miramar, Coral Gables, South Miami, Miami Gardens,
North Miami, Doral, North Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens,
Opa-Locka, Miami Springs, Sweetwater, Miami Shores, West Miami, El
Portal, Medley, Westchester, and Gladeview.
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 Miami Dade County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov