Special Weather Statement 05/04/2025 10:20 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:20PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 4, 2025 - 10:20am
Expires: 
May 4, 2025 - 11:00am
Description: 
At 119 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm near Holey Land Wildlife Refuge, or 11 miles south of South Bay, moving northeast at 25 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... Belle Glade, Okeelanta, Holey Land Wildlife Refuge, and Belle Glade Camp.
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.
Area Description: 
Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL