Video shows hail falling in Miami Gardens on Wednesday as officials issued weather alerts ahead of afternoon storms.
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The video sent to NBC6 from a viewer shows hail the size of small pebbles falling in her backyard.
The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties at 1:22 p.m. that lasted about 20 minutes. It warned of wind gusts up to 60 mph and possible quarter-sized hail.
If you can hear thunder you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Lightning can struck up to and sometimes even further than 10 miles from the actual thunderstorm! Play it safe and take shelter in a building or hard topped car if lightning is around. pic.twitter.com/eJKbizsB53
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) June 24, 2026
Residents were advised to move to the interior room of the lowest floor of a building.
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The NWS warned hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
The east coast of South Florida is currently under a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Heads up South Florida! We have a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms this afternoon and evening. Storms could bring damaging wind gusts of 50-60mph as well as frequent cloud to ground lightning. pic.twitter.com/EVlDUStrUe
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— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) June 24, 2026
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