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Special Weather Statement issued November 1 at 1:50PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL, United States of America

Event time: Nov 1, 2026 18:50 UTC Last updated: 56 min ago United States

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At 150 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Southwest Florida Airport, or 7 miles southwest of Lehigh Acres. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, San Carlos Park, East Dunbar, Southwest
Florida Airport, Buckingham, Villas, Three Oaks, Pine Manor, Page
Park, Page Field Airport, Fort Myers Villas, Suncoast Estates, Tice,
Estero, Gateway, and North Fort Myers.

Measurements

Coordinates	26.5880, -81.7500
Region	Coastal Lee; Inland Lee
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap Urgency	Expected
Cap Certainty	Observed
Cap Expires	2026-11-01T14:15:00-05:00

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