Special Weather Statement for Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Collier County +1 more
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At 408 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Intersection Alligator Alley And Miami Canal to 6 miles northeast of Big Cypress National Preserve. Movement was northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea size hail....
What the bulletin says to do
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 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.
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At 408 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Intersection Alligator Alley And Miami Canal to 6 miles northeast of Big Cypress National Preserve. Movement was northwest 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... Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Intersection Alligator Alley And Miami Canal, Big Cypress National Preserve, Miccosukee Service Plaza, and West Broward Rec. Area On Alligator Alley.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 4 at 4:08PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Miami FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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