Aventura, FL Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 432 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022
...ISOLATED STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE INTERIOR AND LAKE REGION TODAY... ...MARGINAL RISK OF EXCESSIVE RAIN LAKE REGION TODAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS RETURN TO EAST COAST TODAY... ...ELEVATED RISK OF EXCESSIVE HEAT ACROSS INTERIOR WEST TODAY... This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT Rip currents: There is a high risk of rip currents today along the Atlantic beaches. Heed the advise of the beach patrol and swim only in guarded beaches. Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast today primarily across the interior and Lake Okeechobee region. A few storms could be strong with one or two possibly severe. Strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rain are the main concerns. Small or large hail is also possible with the strongest storms. Wind: The strongest storms today could produce wind gusts in excess of 40 mph with one or two capable of producing wind gusts in excess of 58 mph. Hail: The strongest storms today could product small hail with one or two capable of producing hail of one inch or greater. Flooding: There is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall around the Lake Okeechobee region. The heaviest storms could cause localized flooding of roads and poor drainage areas. Temperatures: There is a potential for heat indices today reaching 98-102 across portions of south Florida with areas in the interior west potentially exceeding 102 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids if involved in outdoor activities, wear light color clothing, and take frequent breaks. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY A more typical pattern of diurnal isolated to scattered thunderstorms is forecast to return through much of the upcoming week. Main concern will be occasional to frequent lightning strikes, brief periods of locally heavy rain, and gusty winds. The high risk of rip currents will continue for the Atlantic beaches through at least the first half of the upcoming week. A limited risk of excessive heat will continue for portions of the interior west through at least Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however, individual spotters are encouraged to report high wind, hail and flooding to the National Weather Service forecast office in Miami. For more information...visit the National Weather Service in Miami website at www.weather.gov/miami.

Issue Date: 321 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- Dade Counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&