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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Miami FL

358 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026

 

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Hendry FL-Inland Collier County FL-

358 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central Collier

and south central Hendry Counties through 445 PM EDT...



At 358 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking

strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ave Maria to 9

miles east of Orangetree. Movement was northwest 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...

Ave Maria, Immokalee, Golden Gate Estates, Hendry Correctional, Big

Corkscrew Island, Orangetree, Sunniland, Bunker Hill, and Lake

Trafford.



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.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



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LAT...LON 2654 8136 2628 8119 2614 8145 2636 8162

TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 137DEG 8KT 2634 8136 2625 8143 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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