Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 9:14PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 914 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Ave Maria, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea size 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, Golden Gate Estates, Immokalee, Orangetree, Golden Gate,
West Toll Gate On Alligator Alley, Big Corkscrew Island, Vineyards,
Lely Resort, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Lely, Bunker Hill,
Intersection I-75 And Everglades Blvd, 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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent 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:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: