Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Biscayne Bay, Atlantic South

2024-02-04 · near Key Biscayne, Biscayne Bay, Atlantic South

35 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

The WxFlow site XKBS Biscayne Bay Light 20 measured a wind gust of 35 knots/40 mph in association with a line of strong thunderstorms moving east across the area.

Wider weather episode

Due to the combination of a surface low pressure and mid-level impulses, there was development of widespread showers and thunderstorms across South Florida on February 4th, 2024. The first wave of activity moved from southwest Florida into southeast Florida by the late morning hours. With impressive wind shear and sufficient instability, there was a supportive atmosphere for strong to severe thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1162648. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.