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NewsWPLG Local 10 – WeatherNovember 2, 2026Miami-Dade County

Severe thunderstorm warning issued 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, bringing heavy rain, 40 mph winds, and potential 60 mph gusts. The storm affected areas including West Kendall, the Hammocks, and the Miccosukee Resort before moving northward.

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Why It Matters

Residents in western Miami-Dade County face localized flooding risks and potential wind damage from rainfall rates reaching 2.5 inches per hour and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Key Facts

  • A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Miami-Dade County on Monday afternoon.
  • The warning covered West Kendall, the Hammocks, and areas near the Miccosukee Resort until 4:30 p.m.
  • Radar indicated rainfall rates reached approximately 2.5 inches per hour in some locations.
  • Radar velocity data showed winds around 40 mph, with potential gusts reaching 60 mph.
  • Thunderstorms and scattered showers also developed across Broward County, including Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, and Davie.
  • The National Hurricane Center gave an Atlantic low-pressure system a 30% chance of developing into a subtropical system over seven days.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“Region affected by heavy rain and thunderstorms”locationWeston“Area in Broward County”locationDavie“Area in Broward County”OrganizationNational Hurricane Center“Monitoring a low pressure system over the Atlantic Ocean”PersonPeta Sheerwood“Local 10 meteorologist”locationFort Lauderdale“Area in Broward County”locationthe Hammocks“Area included in the warning”locationMiami-Dade County“Location of the severe thunderstorm warning”locationCentral Florida“Region experiencing flooding concerns”locationPembroke Pines“Area in Broward County”OrganizationLocal 10“News organization providing weather forecasts”locationBroward County“Region experiencing thunderstorms and scattered showers”locationWest Kendall“Area included in the warning”locationMiccosukee Resort“Area near the severe thunderstorm warning”