Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

2023-06-29 · near Buckhead Ridge, Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A thunderstorm wind gust of 37 knots/42 mph was recorded at the SFWMD site L001 Lake Okeechobee North End.

Wider weather episode

An increase in moisture from the Atlantic, along with a small low pressure aloft, contributed to the development of strong thunderstorms over the South Florida peninsula.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1116618. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.