Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 4:58pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 758 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles east of
Copeland to near Big Cypress National Preserve. Movement was
southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Everglades City, Carnestown, Big Cypress National Preserve, and
Copeland.
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:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL