Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Miami-Dade County Through 2:30 PM EST

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 2:04 PM EST after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds and hail.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts central Miami-Dade County. Locations in the path of the storm include:

• Homestead and Florida City
• Homestead General Airport and Homestead Miami Speedway
• The Redland, Naranja, and Leisure City
• Richmond West, Homestead Base, and Princeton

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

At 2:04 PM EST, the severe thunderstorm was located over Homestead General Airport, moving east at 5 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 2:04 PM EST on March 1, 2026. The alert and the associated weather conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 2:30 PM EST.