Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 541 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Moore Haven, 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...
Clewiston, Moore Haven, Lakeport, Montura, Palmdale, Harlem, 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.
Area Description:
Glades; Hendry
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov