Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

2024-07-10 · near Buckhead Ridge, Lake Okeechobee, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A thunderstorm wind gust of 51 mph / 44 knots was measured at the SFWMD Lake Okeechobee North End sensor.

Wider weather episode

A weak mid-level low was centered over the Florida Peninsula, with dry air aloft due to a Saharan Air Layer. Low-level southeast winds brought in sufficient moisture, which combined with steep mid-level lapse rates to support isolated strong to severe thunderstorms over portions of South Florida on the afternoon and evening of July 10th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1197209. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.