Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

2023-07-22 · near Buckhead Ridge, Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

Event narrative

SFWMD mesonet site L001 measured a wind gust to 37 knots / 43 mph as a thunderstorm moved through the area.

Wider weather episode

Moist, convergent flow over the Atlantic waters lead to the development of a band of showers along the coast of Palm Beach County on the afternoon of July 22nd. Additional strong thunderstorms moved over Lake Okeechobee during the afternoon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1124170. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.