Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 3:56PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 356 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Vineyards, or near Golden Gate Estates,
moving north at 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...
Golden Gate Estates, Orangetree, West Toll Gate On Alligator Alley,
Vineyards, Golden Gate, North Naples, Lely Resort, Corkscrew Swamp
Sanctuary, and Quail Creek Estate.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov