Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

2023-07-24 · near Port Mayaca, Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

Event narrative

SFWMD Mesonet Site LZ40 measured a wind gust to 40 knots / 46 mph as a thunderstorm moved through the area.

Wider weather episode

With a mid-level ridge over South Florida, there was just enough low-level moisture and daytime heating to develop several thunderstorms around Lake Okeechobee on the afternoon and evening of July 24th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1119038. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.