Thursday, May 25, 2017

TROPIC WATCH IS READY FOR VIEWING




I updated the map added another tropical wave to the tracking map and its ready for viewing.

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TODAYS STORM OUTLOOK

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Today's Updated Thunderstorm Outlook.


NOAA CALLS FOR AN ABOVE AVERAGE ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON


ARE YOU READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON 2017


The Southeast could face the risk of multiple tropical systems this season despite the possible arrival of El Nino:


Wednesday, May 24, 2017

UPDATED HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK





Hazardous Weather Outlook Text
FLUS42 KMFL 241750
HWOMFL

Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida
National Weather Service Miami FL
150 PM EDT Wed May 24 2017

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
250600-
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-
150 PM EDT Wed May 24 2017

...SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS GULF COAST BEACHES...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...

This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Rip currents: There is a High risk of rip currents on Gulf coast 
beaches. There is a moderate risk of rip currents Atlantic coast
beaches.

Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon
and tonight. Some of the thunderstorms may become severe with
damaging winds and large hail. Isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out.
Dangerous cloud to ground lightning can be expected.

Tornadoes: A tornado cant be ruled out this afternoon and tonight,
especially over northern sections of South Florida.

Waterspouts: Waterspouts are possible on South Florida waters.

Wind: Isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts in
excess of 60 mph are possible this afternoon and tonight, especially
over northern sections of South Florida. In addition, gusty southerly
winds of 20 to 30 knots will lead to hazardous marine conditions. A
Small Craft Advisory is in effect.

Waves: There is a slight risk for high seas around 7 feet in the
offshore Gulf waters.

Hail: Isolated severe thunderstorms may produce hail to the size of
quarters this afternoon and tonight across South Florida.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

A small craft advisory for winds of 20 to 25 knots is in effect for
Atlantic waters through Thursday afternoon.

Thunderstorms are likely Thursday, especially early in the day. The
primary hazard will be cloud to ground lightning, but gusty winds
will accompany the stronger thunderstorms. Friday through early next
week, a few thunderstorms are possible each afternoon, mainly over
interior South Florida.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Individual spotters are encouraged
to report high wind, hail and flooding to the National Weather 
Service forecast office in Miami.

For more information...visit the National Weather Service in 
Miami website at www.weather.gov/miami. 
 
 

UPDATED MIAMI AND VICINITY FORECAST



SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP ACROSS SOUTH FLORIDA. SOME OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS COULD BECOME STRONG TO SEVERE WITH STRONG WINDS, FREQUENT LIGHTNING, HEAVY RAINFALL AND HAIL. THESE STORMS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT TONIGHT.

Tonight May 24, 2017
Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms:  Lows around 79°F.  Southwest wind 13 to 19 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH, remember to avoid walking under Royal Palm trees when windy because the palm fronds can break off and fall on your head and cause serious injury. .  remember to avoid walking under Royal Palm trees when windy because the palm fronds can break off and fall on your head and cause serious injury.  Chance of rain 60 percent.

Thursday May 25
Mostly cloudy with showers likely during the day:  Highs around 88°F. Heat index around 95°F.
South southwest wind 14 to 19 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH, remember to avoid walking under Royal Palm trees when windy because the palm fronds can break off and fall on your head and cause serious injury.  Chance of rain 60 percent.

Partly cloudy with thunderstorms likely during the night:  Lows around 75°F.  West wind to 14 MPH.  Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday May 26
Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorm during the day:  Highs around 90°F.  Heat index around 97°F.  North northwest wind to 9 MPH.  Chance of rain 30 percent.

Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms during the night:  Lows around 79°F.  Southeast wind to 6 MPH.  Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday May 27
Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms during the day:  Highs around 90°F.  Heat index around 97°F.  South southeast wind to 9 MPH.  Chance of rain 20 percent.

Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms during the night:  Lows around 79°F. Southeast wind to 6 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Sunday May 28
Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms during the day:  Highs around 90°F.  Heat index around 97°F.  South southwest wind to 8 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH.

Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms during the night:  Lows around 79°F.  South southeast wind to 6 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH.

Monday May 29
Partly Cloudy 
During the day: Highs around 90°F.  Heat index around 97°F.  South wind to 9 MPH, gusting to 14 MPH.

Mostly clear during the night:  Lows around 79°F.  South southeast wind to 6 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH.

Tuesday May 30
Partly cloudy with isolated showers during the day:  Highs around 88°F.  Heat index around 93°F.  South southeast wind to 11 MPH.  Chance of rain 20 percent.

Partly cloudy with isolated showers during the night:  Lows around 79°F.  East southeast wind 7 to 13 MPH.  Chance of rain 20 percent.

FORECAST MAPS AND LIVE RADAR ARE COURTESY OF N.W.S. IN MIAMI FL


Local Radar

TORNADO WATCH FOR A PORTION OF NORTHERN FLORIDA STILL IN EFFECT

THERE IS STILL A PORTION OF NORTHERN FLORIDA WITH A TORNADO WATCH. THE WATCH THAT EXTENDED SOUTH TO TAMPA HAS BEEN LIFTED. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE WEATHER IN CASE NEW WATCH OR WARNINGS ARE ISSUES LATER THIS EVENING...RTW

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR A PORTION OF FLORIDA INCLUDES BROWARD COUNTY

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR A PORTION OF FLORIDA INCLUDES BROWARD COUNTY!
Note: The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.
Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
SEL5
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 265
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
245 PM EDT Wed May 24 2017
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Florida peninsula
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 245 PM
until 1100 PM EDT.
* Primary threats include...
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
A tornado or two possible
SUMMARY...Thunderstorms developing along and ahead of a convective
outflow boundary now advancing inland off the Gulf coast are
expected to increase in coverage and intensity across the interior
and eastern peninsula through this evening. Strongest activity may
be accompanied by severe wind gusts and hail, with some risk of a
tornado or two, mainly near Atlantic coastal areas.
The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60
statute miles east and west of a line from 5 miles west of St
Augustine FL to 20 miles southeast of Fort Meyers FL. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).
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.
&&
OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 261...WW 262...WW
263...WW 264...
AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
24035.
...Kerr

WINDS GUSTING UP TO 30 MPHS OVER FLORIDA

The squeeze play between the Gulf system and the Atlantic High pressure is producing a strong pressure gradient over Florida. Winds are gusting to the 30s mph along both coast. Some areas with thunderstorms will see gust even higher.  High profile vehicles traveling over bridges should use caution.

This section amended since I added wrong images.  I meant to add this video 





TORNADO WATCH EXTENDED SOUTH TO JUST NORTH OF TAMPA



TODAY'S THUNDERSTORM OUTLOOK


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