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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
513 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

FLZ066-069-070-032200-
Coastal Collier County FL-Hendry FL-Inland Collier County FL-
513 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL COLLIER AND SOUTH CENTRAL
HENDRY COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT...

* At 512 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near
  Immokalee to near Belle Meade. Movement was east at 20 mph.

* Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with these storms.

* Locations impacted include...
  Ave Maria, Immokalee, Golden Gate Estates, Hendry Correctional,
  Miles City, Fiddlers Creek, South Blocks Golde, Sunniland, Picayune
  Strand State Forest, Bunker Hill and Intersection I-75 And
  Everglades Blvd.

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 these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. If
you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck! Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and
Twitter.

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LAT...LON 2658 8109 2609 8126 2603 8171 2649 8143
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 252DEG 16KT 2643 8147 2604 8165

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