Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 511 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Lakeport, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Moore Haven, Lakeport, Buckhead Ridge, Palmdale, Brighton Seminole
Reservation, Ortona, Indian Prairie Canal Mouth, and Lake Hicpochee.
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.
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:
Glades
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov