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Marine Thunderstorm Wind June 16, 2023 · Coastal Waters From Oklaloosa-walton County Line To Mexico Beach Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

Deaths

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 26 foot double decker pontoon boat capsized near Deepwater Point at the mouth of the Grand Lagoon during a squall line passage with winds measured near hurricane force nearby. Nine people were ejected from the boat, and two people died.

The wider storm

The middle part of June was unusually stormy across the area. Numerous rounds of strong to severe storms impacted the region with multiple squall lines producing strong to severe winds across the coastal waters. Unfortunately, two fatalities occurred on June 16th due to a capsized pontoon boat during one of the severe squall line passages.

Began near Panama City Beach (30.1318, -85.7147).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1107603. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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