Special Weather Statement, NWS Miami, FL

Issued

Aug 3, 2021, 5:56 PM EDT (21:56 UTC)

Expired

Aug 3, 2021, 6:45 PM EDT

In force

49 min

Issued by

NWS Miami, FL

County Collier County, FL

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
556 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021
 
FLZ066-067-069>071-073-032245-
Coastal Collier County FL-Inland Broward County FL-Hendry FL-
Inland Collier County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-Inland Miami-
Dade County FL-
556 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN COLLIER...
SOUTHEASTERN HENDRY...BROWARD AND SOUTHWESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTIES
UNTIL 645 PM EDT...

* At 556 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Big
  Cypress Seminole Reservation to near Copeland. Movement was east at
  30 mph.

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

* Locations impacted include...
  Holey Land Wildlife Refuge, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Big
  Cypress National Preserve, Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge, Miccosukee
  Indian Reservation, Miccosukee Service Plaza, Copeland, Jerome and
  Deep Lake.

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 2651 8064 2591 8083 2592 8146 2642 8109
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 268DEG 25KT 2636 8102 2598 8131 

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