Severe Immediate Likely Special Marine Warning Special Marine Warning issued April 7 at 3:20PM EDT until April 7 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL Apr 7, 3:20 PM → Apr 7, 3:45 PM For the following areas...Biscayne Bay...Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM...At 320 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspoutswas located over Virginia Key, moving northeast at 10 knots.HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts to nearly 50 knots, and large hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locallyhazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in brieflyhigher winds and suddenly higher waves. Large hail couldresult in structural damage.Locations impacted include...Virginia Key, Bay Harbor Islands, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, Surfside,Indian Creek, North Bay Village, and Key Biscayne. + Read More Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and Twitter. Updated: Apr 7, 3:29 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Future Possible Flood Watch Flood Watch issued April 7 at 2:30PM EDT until April 8 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL Apr 7, 2:30 PM → Apr 8, 10:00 PM WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible. WHERE: A portion of southeast Florida, including the followingareas, Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, CoastalPalm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach Countyand Metropolitan Miami Dade. WHEN: Through Wednesday evening. IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall has already fallenacross the east coast metro areas through this morning. Withadditional rounds of showers and thunderstorms anticipated,an additional widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall remainspossible through Wednesday evening. Localized higher amountsof 3 to 5 inches will be possible where the stronger stormsset up or where multiple rounds of heavy downpours occur.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood + Read More You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Updated: Apr 7, 3:29 PM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely Rip Current Statement Rip Current Statement issued April 7 at 2:44PM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL Apr 7, 8:00 PM → Apr 9, 8:00 PM WHAT: Dangerous rip currents expected. WHERE: Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. WHEN: From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday evening. IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water. + Read More Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Updated: Apr 7, 3:29 PM Source: NWS Alert