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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Miami FL

349 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026

 

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Hendry FL-Glades FL-

349 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Hendry

and central Glades Counties through 430 PM EDT...



At 349 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking

a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Ortona, or 7 miles west of

Moore Haven, moving north at 15 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 

         unsecured objects.



Locations impacted include...

Lakeport, Palmdale, Port La Belle, Ortona, Brighton Seminole

Reservation, and Lake Hicpochee.



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 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.



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LAT...LON 2710 8092 2701 8103 2700 8106 2697 8109

      2696 8108 2695 8110 2693 8110 2693 8112

      2691 8110 2689 8112 2688 8111 2669 8112

      2655 8124 2663 8144 2703 8130 2703 8127

      2712 8127 2712 8117 2721 8117 2721 8115

TIME...MOT...LOC 1949Z 185DEG 14KT 2687 8121 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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