Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 6:30PM EST by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
March 1, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 630 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Copeland, or near Everglades City, moving
east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Chokoloskee, Everglades City, Plantation Island, Carnestown,
Copeland, Big Cypress National Preserve, Fakahatchee Strand State
Preserve, Jerome, and Deep Lake.
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:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County; Mainland Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov