Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 5:21PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 521 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Royal Palm Hammock, or 9 miles south of
Golden Gate Estates, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Marco Island, Golden Gate Estates, Belle Meade, Marco Island Airport,
Naples Manor, Lely Resort, Royal Palm Hammock, South Blocks Golde,
Rookery Bay Aquatic Preserve, Picayune Strand State Forest, Port Of
The Island, Goodland, Fiddlers Creek, and Key Marco.
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: