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Saturday, October 19, 2019

10/19/2019 Florida Tornado Warning


Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.



Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.

Tornado Warning
FLC011-051-099-200430-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TO.W.0009.191020T0346Z-191020T0430Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
1146 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Hendry County in southern Florida...
Northern Broward County in southeastern Florida...
Southwestern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.

* At 1146 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge, or 23 miles
southwest of South Bay, moving northeast at 25 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Holey Land Wildlife Refuge and Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

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

&&

LAT...LON 2631 8087 2635 8091 2657 8065 2639 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0346Z 235DEG 21KT 2635 8087

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...less than 0.75IN

$$

SPM

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