Thunderstorm Wind — Okaloosa, Florida

2023-06-18 · near Destin Ft Walton Arp, Okaloosa, Florida

Event narrative

The Tempest station recorded wind gusts between 73 and 78 mph.

Wider weather episode

Unusually strong wind shear combined with strong instability and numerous disturbances led to a very active period of severe weather through the month of June. Numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds were recorded along with a few tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1115687. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.