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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1158 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

FLZ073-074-173-174-171700-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Far South Miami-Dade County FL-
Inland Miami-Dade County FL-Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
1158 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Miami-Dade
County through 100 PM EDT...

At 1158 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Homestead Bayfront Park, or near Turkey
Point, moving northwest at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Homestead, Homestead Miami Speedway, Black Point, Homestead General
Airport, The Redland, Kendall, Florida City, Homestead Base, Naranja,
Richmond West, Richmond Heights, Country Walk, Leisure City, Cutler
Bay, Zoo Miami, Goulds, West Perrine, Princeton, The Crossings, and
Homestead Bayfront Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.

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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on
Facebook and Twitter.

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LAT...LON 2559 8073 2569 8036 2555 8031 2550 8034
      2546 8034 2544 8032 2540 8033 2538 8031
      2541 8030 2540 8030 2540 8029 2539 8030
      2538 8026 2538 8025 2529 8040 2527 8040
TIME...MOT...LOC 1558Z 149DEG 18KT 2540 8037

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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