Strong Wind — Metropolitan Miami-dade, Florida

2018-12-21 · Metropolitan Miami-dade, Florida

Event narrative

Strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts brought down six power poles onto homes, cars, and fences in the area of NW 191st Street and 39th Court in Miami Gardens. Power was disrupted in the neighborhood for several hours, along with several roads shut down in the vicinity due to the hazard. Time approximated.

Wider weather episode

West-southwest gales developed behind a strong cold front that moved through the region during the early morning hours of December 21st. These gusty winds brought down power poles and lines, leading to minor damage. The strong onshore flow along the Gulf coast also lead to several areas of beach erosion and minor flooding along the Collier County coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 791420. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.