Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:56PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 12:56pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 355 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud near Holey
Land Wildlife Refuge, or 19 miles south of Belle Glade, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mile Marker 30 On Alligator Alley, Holey Land Wildlife Refuge,
Intersection Alligator Alley And Miami Canal, Rotenberger Wildlife
Refuge, Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Miccosukee Service Plaza, and
West Broward Rec. Area On Alligator Alley.
Instruction:
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
Area Description:
Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Collier County; Inland Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL