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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Miami FL

231 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

 

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Hendry FL-Inland Collier County FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-

Glades FL-

231 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central

Collier, eastern Hendry, west central Palm Beach and south central

Glades Counties through 315 PM EDT...



At 231 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking

a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Devils Garden, or 8 miles

south of Montura, moving west 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...

Montura, Devils Garden, Lake Hicpochee, and Harlem.



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.



Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to

localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded

roadways.



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.



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LAT...LON 2665 8081 2637 8098 2632 8118 2645 8143

      2686 8118

TIME...MOT...LOC 1831Z 108DEG 7KT 2653 8105 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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