Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

2023-07-24 · near Kreamer Island, Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

Event narrative

SFWMD Mesonet Site L006 measured a wind gust to 44 knots / 51 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 1119040. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.