Special Weather Statement 05/04/2025 09:09 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 4, 2025 - 9:09am
Expires: 
May 4, 2025 - 10:15am
Description: 
At 1209 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm near Immokalee, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and penny 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, and Bunker Hill.
Instruction: 
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. Excessive 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and Twitter.
Area Description: 
Hendry; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL