Special Weather Statement for Coastal Lee; Inland Lee
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Lee, Inland Lee
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Harlem Heights to near Naples Park. Movement was northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Harlem Heights to near Naples Park. Movement was northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, San Carlos Park, McGregor, Pine Manor, Lovers Key State Park, Harlem Heights, Iona, Cypress Lake, Villas, St. James City, Whiskey Creek, Page Park, Page Field Airport, Punta Rassa, Fort Myers Villas, Estero, and Saint James City.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 5 at 4:23PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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