Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 17:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 828 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Miccosukee Indian Reservation, or 29 miles northeast of Everglades City, moving southwest at 10 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... Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Miccosukee Service Plaza, and Big Cypress National Preserve.
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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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: 
Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Collier County; Inland Broward County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL