Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 1:53PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 153 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Clewiston to 7
miles west of Lake Harbor to 8 miles northwest of Rotenberger
Wildlife Refuge to near Big Cypress Seminole Reservation. Movement
was east at 15 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...
Belle Glade, Clewiston, South Bay, Lake Harbor, Okeelanta, Holey Land
Wildlife Refuge, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Rotenberger
Wildlife Refuge, Belle Glade Camp, and Harlem.
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 these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Glades; Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Collier County; Inland Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov