Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Miami-Dade County Through 2:15 PM
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Miami-Dade County, including Miami and Miami Beach, as 60 mph winds and hail move through the area.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Miami-Dade, FL
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Miami FL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Miami-Dade, FL.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida. The alert was issued at 1:47 PM EST following radar indications of a severe weather system.
Affected Areas
The warning covers central Miami-Dade County. Specific locations impacted include:
- Miami and Miami Beach
- Coral Gables and South Miami
- Key Biscayne and Virginia Key
- Pinecrest, West Miami, and Coral Terrace
- Port of Miami and Downtown Miami
- Coconut Grove and Glenvar Heights
- Miami International Airport, University of Miami, Marlins Park, and Fisher Island
What You Should Do
For your protection, residents in the affected areas should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Avoid windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Shelter should be sought immediately.
Expected Conditions
The primary hazards associated with this storm include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, with damage to vehicles expected.
- Movement: As of 1:47 PM EST, the storm was located over Marlins Park (Miami), moving east at 10 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 2:15 PM EST on March 1, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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