Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 3:14PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 314 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Lely Resort, or 8 miles southeast of
Naples, moving west 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...
Naples, Marco Island, Golden Gate Estates, Belle Meade, Marco Island
Airport, Naples Manor, Golden Gate, East Naples, Lely Resort, West
Toll Gate On Alligator Alley, Vineyards, Royal Palm Hammock, Naples
Park, North Naples, Pelican Bay, Lely, Rookery Bay Aquatic Preserve,
Fiddlers Creek, and Goodland.
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