Thunderstorm Wind — Martin, Florida

2022-06-06 · near Sewalls Pt, Martin, Florida

Event narrative

WeatherSTEM station at the House of Refuge measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

Wider weather episode

Numerous severe thunderstorms developed across east-central Florida along the east coast sea breeze, and along the main sea breeze collision. Many storms became severe over Seminole and Volusia Counties where hail and wind damage occurred. Then, as storms moved offshore they produced severe wind gusts along the coast in Brevard, Indian River, and Martin Counties. One storm produced an EF-0 tornado in Saint Lucie County west of Fort Pierce.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1028989. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.