Special Weather Statement 05/29/2025 13:32 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 4:32PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2025 - 1:32pm
Expires: 
May 29, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 432 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Devils Garden to near Big Cypress Seminole Reservation to near Miccosukee Service Plaza. Movement was northeast 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... Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge and Big Cypress Seminole Reservation.
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 these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Inland Collier County; Inland Broward County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL