Thunderstorm Wind — Hendry, Florida

2023-05-24 · near Clewiston, Hendry, Florida

$50K

Property damage

65 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

The Hendry County Emergency Manager reported wind damage to private and public property in Clewiston due to a severe thunderstorm. Damage included a roof collapse at Clewiston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and downed large tree branches.

Wider weather episode

As an upper-level trough moved over the Florida Peninsula, abundant low-level moisture and diurnal heating led to plenty of instability in the atmosphere on May 24th. Numerous showers and thunderstorms formed in the afternoon and evening across South Florida with the primary hazards of damaging winds and hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1098584. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.