Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 4:08PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 407 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Royal
Palm Hammock, or 10 miles east of Marco Island, moving southeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph, and pea size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Everglades City, Plantation Island, Carnestown, Royal Palm Hammock,
Copeland, South Blocks Golde, Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve,
Jerome, Picayune Strand State Forest, and Port Of The Island.
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.
Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: