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Three Funnel Clouds East of Boca Raton, Florida on July 1, 2017

Here are a few images I was able to take of the funnel clouds that were off the Boca Raton coast around 1am on July 1, 2017. Image have been filtered to help highlight the funnel clouds.

Here is the Specail Marine Warning caused by the funnel clouds / waterspouts:

BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

SPECIAL MARINE WARNING

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL

1125 AM EDT SAT JUL 1 2017

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A

* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR…

COASTAL WATERS FROM DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL OUT 20 NM…

COASTAL WATERS FROM JUPITER INLET TO DEERFIELD BEACH FL OUT 20 NM…

* UNTIL NOON EDT

* AT 1124 AM EDT…A SHOWER PRODUCING WATERSPOUTS WAS LOCATED OVER

HILLSBORO BEACH…OR OVER BOCA RATON…MOVING NORTHWEST AT 5 KNOTS.

HAZARD…WATERSPOUTS.

SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.

IMPACT…WATERSPOUTS CAN CAPSIZE BOATS…DAMAGE VESSELS AND

CREATE SUDDENLY HIGHER WAVES. MAKE SURE ALL ON BOARD ARE

IN A SECURE LOCATION AND WEARING LIFE JACKETS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…

HILLSBORO BEACH…BOCA RATON…HIGHLAND BEACH…LIGHTHOUSE POINT…

DEERFIELD BEACH AND POMPANO BEACH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

WATERSPOUTS CAN EASILY OVERTURN BOATS AND CREATE LOCALLY HAZARDOUS

SEAS. SEEK SAFE HARBOR IMMEDIATELY.

LAT…LON 2632 7996 2623 8003 2630 8011 2642 8008

TIME…MOT…LOC 1524Z 124DEG 7KT 2631 8005

WATERSPOUT…OBSERVED

HAIL…0.00IN

WIND…<34KTS

And here is the Special Weather Statement:

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL

1102 AM EDT SAT JUL 1 2017

FLZ168-172-011545-

COASTAL BROWARD COUNTY FL-COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY FL-

1102 AM EDT SAT JUL 1 2017

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WATERSPOUT MOVING TOWARDS SHORE

FOR UNTIL 1145 AM EDT…

* AT 1100 AM EDT…TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED A WATERSPOUT

NEAR THE COAST, WHICH MAY MOVE TOWARDS SHORE BETWEEN POMPANO BEACH

AND DELRAY BEACH, IT IS MOVING NORTHWEST AT 5 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…

POMPANO BEACH, BOCA RATON, DEERFIELD BEACH, DELRAY BEACH,

LIGHTHOUSE POINT, HIGHLAND BEACH, HILLSBORO BEACH AND TERRA MAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WATERSPOUT MAY MOVE ONSHORE. ALTHOUGH TYPICALLY WEAK AND SHORT

LIVED, A LAND FALLING WATERSPOUT CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS

INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. NEARBY PIERS, MARINAS, DOCKS, AND BEACH

FACILITIES ARE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE. HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN THE

PATH OF THIS WATERSPOUT MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY TO

ROOFS, PORCHES, AWNINGS, AND POOL ENCLOSURES.

And finally the Local Storm Report:

383

NWUS52 KMFL 011450

LSRMFL

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL

1050 AM EDT SAT JUL 01 2017

1047 AM WATER SPOUT 3 ESE HILLSBORO BEACH 26.27N 80.03W

07/01/2017 AMZ651 FL TRAINED SPOTTER

MULTIPLE WATERSPOUTS BEING REPORTED OFFSHORE POMPANO

AND DEERFIELD BEACH.

EVENT NUMBER MFL1700253
First time I have seen three funnels at one time, quite a memeorbale day. If you have pictures please feel free to share them.

7/1 – Summerlike, Fewer Showers than Usual

As we begin July we are at a very warm 84F at the 5am hour. Today we will see some clouds and a chance of showers but less than what we would typically see this time of year. Most of the activity will be in the interior and west coast today. High will be 90F. NWS Forecasted highs for today:

There is a chance of waterspouts along the Atlantic coast this morning which is our only weather threat at this time.

Looking ahead, tomorrow and Monday we will see a slightly better chance of showers and by Insependence Day we will be about normal for shower and thunderstorm activity. More details later this weekend for July 4.

Refelecting on June, we were much above normal in rainfall for the months thanks to the beginning of the month rains. Typically we see about eight inches of rain for the month, June 2017 we received about 15 inches. This graph shows the daily rainfall along with thenacculmated for the month. We surpasses the avaerage monthly total by June 6.

And focusing on the past week we can see our highs have been right around average but our lows have been above.

Get out and enjoy the day!

6/25 – Another Nice Day, Possible Shower with Some Clouds

This Monring we are starting at 83F on our way to a high of 89F. Radar is a bit more active than yesterday with some showers off the coast moving towards the NW which could bring a quick burst of rain. This will decrease as the day goes on.

Rip currents will still be a concern at the beaches but other than that no other hazards at this time.
Enjoy the day! Here is Pompano Beach this Sunday morning.

6/24 – Mostly Sunny and Dry, Risk of Rip Currents

Currently 84F in Pompano and we will see a mostly dry weekend, with just a very slight chance of a passing shower through tomorrow. Our only weather hazard is at the beaches where we have a moderate risk of rip currents.

Looking ahead our temps will not see much fluctuation, the GEFS shows this over the next 7+ days:

Surface analysis this morning shows we are under the influence of high pressure to our east. Also seen here are the remnants of Cindy now over Pennsylvania/DelMarVa area.

In comparison to our drier weather this weekend we can see over the past 21 days coastal Broward has accumulated 11-15 inches of rain, much more than “normal” for this time of year.

Have a great day and wear sunscreen if you are out!

6/18 – Father’s Day Forecast, Some Sun and Showers, Tropics Update

Happy Father’s Day! Starting our day at 82F with a few showers in the north Broward area moving off to the north. We are likely to see more showers today with a high of 87F. Main weather threats will be moderate to heavy rain and lightning. Not a complete washout but you will need a rain plan.

Tropics have become a bit active for this time of year with the NHC watching two areas for possible development.

Neither are a direct threat to south Florida but the Gulf system could enhance our rain chances and amounts if it takes a more westerly track towards the state. Development is not expected to be significant so this would be more of a rain threat. Some of the latest model rains show the wide spread of possibilities for the center.

Air Force Recon will check out this system later today.

Enjoy your day!

6/10 – Clouds and Some Showers Today

We have seen some blue skies over the last couple days but more clouds and some rain are in store for us today. Latest radar shows scattered showers over the area.

Official rainfall forecast amounts are less than a half inch today along the east coast. This will not be a washout so do not cancel outdoor plans.