Active AlertsInland Collier County

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Thu 3:14 PM Sep. 10
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 312 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Felda, or 8 miles north of Immokalee, moving 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 Labelle, Immokalee, Golden Gate Estates, Felda, Orangetree, Big Corkscrew Island, Muse, Port La Belle, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Keri, and Lake Trafford.

Recommended Action

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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