Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 7:44PM EST by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
March 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 744 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Hendry Correctional, or 18
miles southeast of Ave Maria, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and penny 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...
Hendry Correctional, Big Cypress National Preserve, and Miles City.
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.
Area Description:
Hendry; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov