Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 10 at 2:57PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 257 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Devils Garden, or near Montura, moving
northwest at 25 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...
Labelle, Moore Haven, Montura, Palmdale, Port La Belle, Devils
Garden, Ortona, and Lake Hicpochee.
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:
Glades; Hendry
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov