Special Weather Statement, NWS Miami, FL

Issued

Aug 3, 2021, 4:15 PM EDT (20:15 UTC)

Expired

Aug 3, 2021, 5:15 PM EDT

In force

60 min

Issued by

NWS Miami, FL

County Collier County, FL

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WWUS82 KMFL 032015
SPSMFL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
415 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021
 
FLZ069-070-032115-
Coastal Collier County FL-Inland Collier County FL-
415 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN COLLIER COUNTY UNTIL 515
PM EDT...

* At 415 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bonita
  Springs to 24 miles west of Marco Island. Movement was east at 20
  mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph and funnel clouds possible with these
  storms.

* Locations impacted include...
  Naples, Marco Island, Ave Maria, Golden Gate Estates, Immokalee,
  Belle Meade, Orangetree, Golden Gate, East Naples, Lely Resort, Big
  Corkscrew Island, Vineyards, Royal Palm Hammock, Naples Park, Marco
  Island Airport, Naples Manor, West Toll Gate On Alligator Alley,
  North Naples, Pelican Bay and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. If
you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck! Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and
Twitter.

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LAT...LON 2633 8184 2633 8182 2632 8182 2632 8166
      2642 8166 2642 8157 2646 8156 2651 8142
      2599 8134 2590 8167 2593 8177 2625 8185
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 257DEG 17KT 2635 8178 2592 8210 

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