Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Biscayne Bay, Atlantic South

2024-08-15 · near Key Biscayne, Biscayne Bay, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A wind gust of 50 mph/43 knots was measured at the WxFlow Biscayne Bay Light station XKBS as a thunderstorm moved offshore. The height of the anemometer is 20 feet.

Wider weather episode

A weak surface boundary moving across South Florida brought ample instability, lift, and moisture advection to provide conditions prime for afternoon convection on August 15th. Numerous showers and thunderstorms brough the threat for hazards such as heavy downpours and gusty winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207350. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.