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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
615 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

FLZ063-132315-
Glades FL-
615 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Hendry
and Glades Counties through 715 PM EDT...

At 614 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Buckhead Ridge
to near Lakeport to 8 miles west of Venus. Movement was south at 10
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Moore Haven, Lakeport, Palmdale, Buckhead Ridge, Brighton Seminole
Reservation, Ortona, Muse, and Lake Hicpochee.

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.

Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or
waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.

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.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms 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 2715 8087 2707 8096 2707 8093 2704 8093
      2706 8097 2697 8109 2693 8108 2693 8112
      2685 8109 2682 8105 2682 8100 2681 8095
      2681 8098 2678 8095 2677 8095 2677 8157
      2703 8156 2703 8127 2707 8127 2706 8118
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 017DEG 9KT 2717 8086 2702 8119 2702 8148

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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