Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

2023-06-28 · near Clewiston, Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

Event narrative

Mesonet station 1918W Fswn Glades Alvin Ward Park at the Hoover Dike outside Moore Haven reported a wind gust of 34 knots (39 mph) as a strong thunderstorm moved through the area.

Wider weather episode

A typically warm and moist airmass across Florida led to the development of a few strong thunderstorms over Lake Okeechobee and the Atlantic waters during the afternoon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1116612. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.