Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Miami FL
AREA: Glades; Hendry
SENT: 2026-07-17T17:07:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:07PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

At 507 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Muse, or near Labelle, moving northeast 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…
Labelle, Port La Belle, Ortona, and Muse.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-17T17:30:00-04:00