Special Weather Statement issued November 1 at 9:12AM EST by NWS Miami FL

At 912 AM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive, or 9 miles northwest of The Redland, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Homestead General Airport, The Redland, Shark Valley Obs Tower, The Hammocks, and Everglades National Park.

Official safety instructions

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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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