Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 6 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 517 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Big Corkscrew Island, or near Ave Maria,
moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Ave Maria, Immokalee, Big Corkscrew Island, Orangetree, Bunker Hill,
and Lake Trafford.
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.
Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: