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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
409 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026
 
FLZ066-067-072045-
Hendry FL-Inland Palm Beach County FL-
409 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Hendry
and western Palm Beach Counties through 445 PM EDT...

At 409 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge, or 19 miles
south of Lake Harbor, moving northwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. 

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 2642 8078 2636 8085 2642 8108 2662 8087
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 123DEG 9KT 2640 8086 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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