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.
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SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN COLLIER COUNTY UNTIL
1115 PM EDT...
* At 1037 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking a strong thunderstorm near Royal Palm Hammock, or 8 miles
east of Marco Island, moving northeast at 30 mph.
* Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm.
* Locations impacted include...
Marco Island, Everglades City, Carnestown, Marco Island Airport,
Copeland, Royal Palm Hammock, South Blocks Golde, Fakahatchee
Strand State Preserve, Picayune Strand State Forest, Port Of The
Island, Goodland, Cape Romano Aquatic Preserve and Jerome.