Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 3:48PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 12:48pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 348 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of West Toll Gate On Alligator
Alley, or 8 miles southeast of Golden Gate Estates, nearly stationary.
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...
Golden Gate Estates, West Toll Gate On Alligator Alley, Fiddlers
Creek, South Blocks Golde, Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve,
Picayune Strand State Forest, and Intersection I-75 And Everglades
Blvd.
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.
Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.
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.
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:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL