Special Weather Statement issued November 2 at 3:17PM EST by NWS Miami FL

At 317 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud near Homestead General Airport, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD…Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Homestead, Homestead Miami Speedway, Homestead General Airport, The Redland, Florida City, Naranja, Royal Palm Ranger, Leisure City, Shark Valley Obs Tower, Fortymile Bend, Homestead Base, Princeton, Everglades National Park, and Inlikita.

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

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