Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

2023-06-20 · near Buckhead Ridge, Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

Event narrative

SFWMD weather station at North End Lake Okeechobee (L001) measured a gust to 47 knots/54 mph as a thunderstorm moved through the area.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure over the SE U.S. provided a south to southwest wind flow across South Florida. This helped to focus strong showers and thunderstorms from Lake Okeechobee to the SE coast of Florida during the afternoon hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1116600. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.