This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and local media for additional updates and possible warnings. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Excessive 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.

At 410 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Miami International Airport, or near Hialeah, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and nickel size hail. 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... Miami, Hialeah, Hollywood, Miramar, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, South Miami, Surfside, Miami Gardens, Virginia Key, Kendall, North Miami, Doral, North Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens, Pinecrest, Opa-Locka, West Park, and Miami Springs.