Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 6 at 6:21PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 620 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Venus, or 10 miles northwest of
Lakeport, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Glades
County.
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:
Glades
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov