Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Loop Road Ee Center, or 27 miles northwest
of Homestead General Airport, 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...
Wilderness Waterway, Loop Road Ee Center, Fortymile Bend, Big Cypress
National Preserve, and Everglades National Park.
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 this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Collier County; Inland Miami-Dade County; Mainland Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: