Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 6:22PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 621 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of
Okeelanta to 6 miles southeast of Hendry Correctional. These storms
were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Clewiston, South Bay, Lake Harbor, Hendry Correctional, Okeelanta,
Holey Land Wildlife Refuge, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation,
Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge, 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.
Frequent 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.
Area Description:
Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Collier County; Inland Broward County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
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