Thunderstorm Wind — Miami-dade, Florida

1995-02-13 · near Miami, Miami-dade, Florida

Event narrative

A twisting downdraft damaged four commercial jets, several loading platforms, and a catering truck at concourse G at Miami International Airport. Damage was estimated at $5-million. An official observation of 61 mph was made about one and one-half miles northwest of the damage sight with winds estimated at 100 mph at concourse G.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10317742. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.