..SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR A LARGE AREA OF FLORIDA FOR TODAY...

 

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 168
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   210 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023

   The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

   * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
     The Florida Peninsula
     Coastal Waters

   * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 210 PM
     until 900 PM EDT.

   * Primary threats include...
     Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events
       to 3 inches in diameter possible
     Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
     A tornado or two possible

   SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage and
   intensity this afternoon, while posing a threat for very large hail
   and damaging winds.

   The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50
   statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles east of
   Gainesville FL to 10 miles south southwest of Miami FL. For a
   complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
   update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

   PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

   REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
   favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
   Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
   weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
   warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
   tornadoes.

   &&

   AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
   3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
   few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector
   29020.

   ...Gleason/Hart

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Miami FL
912 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
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Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-Glades-Hendry-
Inland Palm Beach-Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-
Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-
Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-
Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
912 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023

...Severe Thunderstorms Possible Today...
...Localized Flooding Possible Over East Coast...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic, Biscayne Bay, South
Florida, Gulf of Mexico and Lake Okeechobee.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Thunderstorms: Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will be possible
today across South Florida. The strongest storms could contain
strong gusty winds, hail, and heavy downpours.

Wind: Severe wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible within the
strongest storms that develop today.

Hail: Hail up to golf ball size will be possible with the strongest
severe thunderstorms that develop today.

Tornado: Funnel clouds or a brief tornado will be possible in
association with thunderstorm activity today.

Excessive Rainfall: Localized flooding and ponding of roadways will
be possible in association with thunderstorm activity today.

Waterspouts: A few waterspouts may develop over the Atlantic waters
as well as Lake Okeechobee through today.

Rip Currents: An elevated risk for rip currents exists along coastal
Palm Beach County.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible through the remainder of
the week. A few storms may become strong to marginally severe in
nature; however coverage and intensity will diminish compared to
prior days. The strongest storms could contain heavy downpours,
hail,and gusty winds. Flooding from excessive rainfall will also be
a concern through the week.

An elevated rip current risk will develop by the middle of this
week, particularly for coastal Palm Beach where a high risk for rip
currents may be warranted.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

CENTRAL FLORIDA

1139 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Severe storms are expected today, with the Storm Prediction Center highlighting much of east central Florida in an Enhanced Risk. Convection is expected to begin along the coast through early afternoon, as the sea breeze develops. Then, activity will spread inland through the afternoon, with a sea breeze collision over the interior helping to further enhance any storms. Storms are expected to move southeast at around 10 to 15 mph. Main threats today will be hail one to two inches in diameter or larger, gusty to locally damaging winds up to around 60 mph, and frequent lightning strikes. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out. Locally heavy rainfall up to around 2 inches could produce ponding on roadways or in low-lying or poor drainage areas. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... A Moderate risk for life-threatening rip currents continues at area beaches. Check with the local beach patrol for additional information about ocean hazards and always heed the advice of lifeguards. Swim only within sight of a lifeguard and never enter the ocean alone. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Strong to severe storms are expected to impact inland lakes and the Intracoastal Waterway, and possibly even the nearshore Atlantic waters through the afternoon. Storms are expected to move southeast at around 10 to 15 knots. Main threats will be hail one to two inches in diameter or larger, gusty winds up to around 50 to 55 knots, and frequent lightning strikes. .WATERSPOUT IMPACT... Storms containing brief funnel cloud spinups or waterspouts will be possible within coastal areas, especially into early afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. Storms will be present daily through at least the the weekend. A few strong to severe storms will once again be possible on Friday. Main threats will be wind gusts and hail. Ponding water will be an increasing hazard through this period, as rounds of rainfall accumulate each day. At least a moderate risk of rip currents looks to continue through the weekend. Poor boating conditions will be possible this weekend, especially on Sunday, as southerly to southeasterly winds increase. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters should monitor the weather and self activate if needed. $$ Schaper/Leahy