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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
159 AM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

FLZ069-070-120630-
Coastal Collier County FL-Inland Collier County FL-
159 AM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Collier
County through 230 AM EDT...

At 159 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud over Golden
Gate, or near Golden Gate Estates, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes
         or waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
         blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Naples, Golden Gate Estates, Belle Meade, Marco Island Airport,
Orangetree, Naples Manor, Golden Gate, East Naples, Lely Resort, West
Toll Gate On Alligator Alley, Vineyards, Royal Palm Hammock, North
Naples, Lely, South Blocks Golde, Picayune Strand State Forest, Port
Of The Island, Intersection I-75 And Everglades Blvd, Quail Creek
Estate, and Fiddlers Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for the
formation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and
local media for additional updates and possible warnings.

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 2632 8173 2632 8167 2623 8133 2590 8154
      2591 8155 2592 8154 2592 8156 2590 8155
      2589 8156 2589 8158 2591 8160 2591 8158
      2592 8158 2592 8160 2593 8161 2616 8181
      2618 8182 2622 8182
TIME...MOT...LOC 0559Z 302DEG 15KT 2619 8166

FUNNEL CLOUD...POSSIBLE
LIGHTNING...EXCESSIVE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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