Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 8:52PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 852 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Big Cypress Seminole
Reservation, or 17 miles south of Montura, moving southeast at 30
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, Holey Land Wildlife Refuge, Big
Cypress Seminole Reservation, and Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge.
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:
Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Collier County; Inland Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov