Take cover, a tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Miami at 5:04 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26. That includes the following counties: Collier.
The NWS recommends: “TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!”
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What are meteorologists saying?
At 5:04 a.m., the NWS issued a statement: At 5:04 a.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles east of Golden Gate Estates, moving north at 40 mph.
The warning is in effect until 6 a.m.
HAZARD : Tornado.
SOURCE : Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT : Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.