Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:31PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 430 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Royal Palm Hammock, or 9 miles northeast
of Marco Island, moving southeast 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, Everglades City, Golden Gate Estates,
Plantation Island, Carnestown, Belle Meade, East Naples, Lely Resort,
Copeland, Royal Palm Hammock, Marco Island Airport, Naples Manor,
West Toll Gate On Alligator Alley, Big Cypress National Preserve,
Lely, Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve, Intersection I-75 And
Everglades Blvd, Miles City, and Fiddlers Creek.
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; Mainland Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov