Special Weather Statement 06/02/2025 09:47 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:47PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2025 - 9:47am
Expires: 
June 2, 2025 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1247 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hendry Correctional, or 12 miles east of Ave Maria, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and half inch 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... Hendry Correctional and Sunniland.
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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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