Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 4:02PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 402 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Copeland, or 9 miles northeast of
Everglades City, moving northwest 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...
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov