Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Biscayne Bay, Atlantic South

2022-07-26 · near Turkey Point, Biscayne Bay, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A thunderstorm wind gust of 49 mph/43 knots was measured at the WxFlow site XTKY in Turkey Point. Height of the anemometer is 65 feet.

Wider weather episode

Tropical moisture coming in from the Bahamas along with a mid to upper level low over the region led to several periods of strong showers and thunderstorms over the coastal and near shore waters of SE Florida.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1050356. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.