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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1209 PM EDT Sun May 4 2025
 

FLZ066-070-041715-
Hendry FL-Inland Collier County FL-
1209 PM EDT Sun May 4 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Collier and southeastern Hendry Counties through 115 PM EDT...

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 2628 8144 2642 8147 2662 8108 2637 8096
TIME...MOT...LOC 1609Z 246DEG 14KT 2637 8136 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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