Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:53PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2024 - 12:53pm
Expires:
September 20, 2024 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 352 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Chokoloskee to
near Wilderness Waterway. Movement was east northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Chokoloskee, Wilderness Waterway, and Big Cypress National Preserve.
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.
Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on
Facebook and Twitter.
Area Description:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County; Mainland Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL