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Special Weather Statement issued November 2 at 2:02PM EST by NWS Miami FL

Published November 2, 2026 2:06 pm • Updated November 2, 2026 2:06 pm • Florida

At 202 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud near Copeland, or 10 miles northeast of Everglades City, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45…

At 202 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud near Copeland, or 10 miles northeast of Everglades City, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD…Funnel clouds and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. 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… Carnestown, Big Cypress National Preserve, Copeland, Miles City, Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve, Picayune Strand State Forest, Jerome, and Deep Lake.

Official safety instructions

These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the storm passes. Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoes or waterspouts. Move indoors and stay away from windows.

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