Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 2:55PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 255 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud 7 miles
northwest of Copeland, or 14 miles north of Everglades City, moving
northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
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...
Golden Gate Estates, Miles City, South Blocks Golde, Fakahatchee
Strand State Preserve, Jerome, Picayune Strand State Forest, Deep
Lake, and Intersection I-75 And Everglades Blvd.
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:
Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: