NWS flagged landspout potential near Big Cypress; the storm statement has expired
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The National Weather Service in Miami flagged a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Miccosukee Service Plaza on Saturday afternoon, October 17. Its statement included inland Collier County and listed Big Cypress National Preserve among the affected locations.
The 5:14 p.m. statement described a nearly stationary storm and radar-indicated hazards of landspouts and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Forecasters said gusts could break tree limbs and move unsecured objects. The statement did not confirm that a landspout had formed or report damage.
The statement expired at 5:45 p.m. Residents can check current NWS alerts for later warnings; the expired statement does not establish present conditions.



