Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 443 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Ave Maria, moving west at 5
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...
Golden Gate Estates, Orangetree, Miles City, Intersection I-75 And
Everglades Blvd, and Sunniland.
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:
Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov