Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Miami FL
AREA: Glades
SENT: 2026-07-12T16:22:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

At 422 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Brighton Seminole
Reservation, or 13 miles north of Lakeport, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea 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…
Brighton Seminole Reservation.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-12T17:00:00-04:00