Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 8:52PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 852 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Clewiston to
near Devils Garden to near Hendry Correctional. Movement was
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Belle Glade, Clewiston, Pahokee, South Bay, Montura, Lake Harbor,
Okeelanta, Holey Land Wildlife Refuge, Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge,
Belle Glade Camp, Fremd Village-Padgett Island, and Harlem.
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; Inland Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: