Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 6:36PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 636 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Babcock Ranch, or 20 miles northwest of
Labelle, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Labelle, Palmdale, Port La Belle, Ortona, and Muse.
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.
Area Description:
Glades; Hendry
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: