Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/25/2026 18:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 9:25PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 925 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brighton Seminole Reservation, or near Buckhead Ridge, moving north at 20 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... Buckhead Ridge and Brighton Seminole Reservation.
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