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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
546 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026
 
FLZ063-066-162230-
Hendry FL-Glades FL-
546 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Hendry and 
southern Glades Counties through 630 PM EDT...

At 545 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Port La Belle
to near Devils Garden to 8 miles southeast of Montura. Movement was
north northeast around 15 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...
Clewiston, Labelle, Moore Haven, Montura, Port La Belle, Devils
Garden, Ortona, Harlem, 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.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Excessive 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.

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 2691 8148 2690 8112 2689 8112 2688 8110
      2687 8110 2686 8109 2685 8110 2682 8106
      2681 8099 2679 8095 2677 8094 2674 8088
      2673 8088 2659 8094 2648 8102 2656 8124
      2664 8152
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 203DEG 13KT 2669 8142 2663 8121 2654 8104 

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

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