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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedNovember 2, 2026Miami-Dade County

National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Miami-Dade County with 60 mph wind gusts

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A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Miami-Dade County on Monday afternoon as heavy rains, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and heavy rainfall rates of 2.5 inches per hour moved through the area. The warning remained in effect until 4:30 p.m. for sectors including West Kendall, The Hammocks, and the Miccosukee Resort area.

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Why It Matters

Residents in western Miami-Dade County faced temporary severe weather hazards including heavy downpours, potential localized flooding, and strong winds capable of reaching 60 miles per hour.

Key Facts

  • A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for sections of West Kendall, The Hammocks, and areas near the Miccosukee Resort on Monday afternoon.
  • The severe thunderstorm warning was scheduled to remain in effect until 4:30 p.m.
  • Radar data indicated precipitation rates of approximately 2.5 inches per hour in some areas.
  • Radar speed data showed winds of around 40 miles per hour, with potential gusts reaching 60 miles per hour.
  • Scattered thunderstorms and rain were reported across Broward County, including Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, and Davie.
  • Central Florida faced concerns regarding potential flooding due to an unstable weather pattern and low pressure system.
  • Nighttime temperatures were forecasted to drop to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • The National Hurricane Center gave an Atlantic low-pressure system a 30% chance of developing into a subtropical system over seven days, though it was expected to move away from Florida.

Who's Mentioned

locationWeston“Area in Broward county with developing storms”locationDavie“Area in Broward county with developing storms”locationThe Hammocks“Sector included in the severe thunderstorm warning”PersonPeta Sheerwood“Local 10 meteorologist providing weather updates”locationFort Lauderdale“Area in Broward county with developing storms”OrganizationCentro Nacional de Huracanes“Monitoring a low pressure system over the Atlantic ocean”locationFlorida“State experiencing severe weather and low pressure system”locationMiami-Dade County“County under severe thunderstorm warning”locationPembroke Pines“Area in Broward county with developing storms”locationWest Kendall“Sector included in the severe thunderstorm warning”locationMiccosukee Resort“Area near the severe thunderstorm warning zone”locationBroward“County experiencing scattered thunderstorms and rain”