Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

2023-06-16 · near Buckhead Ridge, Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A thunderstorm wind gust of 52 mph/45 knots was measured at the SFWMD Lake Okeechobee North End sensor.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough moved across South Florida creating convective conditions. This contributed to thunderstorms across the Atlantic Ocean throughout the afternoon and led to gusty winds and heavy precipitation.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1107219. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.