Dark clouds and thunderstorms aren’t new to Miami Springs. It’s a daily occurrence during the rainy season of South Florida.
However, spotting a funnel cloud overhead is not something we see every day. The following funnel cloud was spotted over Springview Elementary in Miami Springs.
There were no reports of the funnel cloud touching down and forming a tornado.
Nevertheless, conditions that can form funnel clouds are the same conditions that can form a tornado.
Today, you can get notified on your phone if there’s a Tornado Watch or a Tornado Warning. A Tornado Watch is when conditions in the atmosphere have a good chance of forming a tornado. A Tornado Warning indicates a tornado is on the ground either from a physical observation or based on radar readings.
If there’s a Tornado Warning issued in your area, seek shelter immediately. And stay away from windows.
Miami Springs has had a few brushes with tornados in the past. You can learn more about them below:
1998 “Ground Hog Day” Miami Springs Tornado
January 23, 2017 Miami Springs Tornado
