Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 545 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Port La Belle
to near Devils Garden to 8 miles southeast of Montura. Movement was
north northeast around 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...
Clewiston, Labelle, Moore Haven, Montura, Port La Belle, Devils
Garden, Ortona, Harlem, 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 these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Excessive 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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on
Facebook and Twitter.
Area Description:
Glades; Hendry
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov