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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Miami FL

321 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

 

FLZ063-066-052000-

Hendry FL-Glades FL-

321 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Hendry

and southwestern Glades Counties through 400 PM EDT...



At 321 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking

a strong thunderstorm near Port La Belle, or near Labelle, moving

northwest at 15 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...

Labelle, Port La Belle, Ortona, and Muse.



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 2680 8127 2661 8133 2667 8157 2681 8157

      2696 8155

TIME...MOT...LOC 1921Z 119DEG 12KT 2671 8141 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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