Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

2023-06-17 · near Port Mayaca, Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A thunderstorm wind gust of 34 knots/39 mph was recorded at the SFWMD site LZ40 Lake Okeechobee Center.

Wider weather episode

A warm and moist SW wind flow combined with a low pressure area aloft combined to produce ample instability and the development of strong showers and thunderstorms from Lake Okeechobee to the SE Florida coast.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1116563. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.