Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Collier County, Florida
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Collier County until 7:15 PM EST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Collier County in southwestern Florida. The alert was issued at 6:52 PM EST after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds and hail.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Collier County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:
- Big Cypress National Preserve
- Carnestown
- Copeland
- Miles City
- Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve
- Jerome
- Deep Lake
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should avoid windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. If you are in a vehicle, seek shelter in a sturdy building.
Expected Conditions
At 6:52 PM EST, the storm was located near Copeland, or 11 miles northeast of Everglades City, moving northeast at 15 mph.
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible. Damage to vehicles is expected from falling hail.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective as of 6:52 PM EST and is currently set to expire at 7:15 PM EST on March 1, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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