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Marine Strong Wind July 20, 2010 · Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl, Atlantic South

35 mph

Estimated gust (30 kt)

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong onshore winds to 30 knots created rough seas over the Atlantic waters. A kayaker was capsized by a large wave just offshore Lauderdale-by-the-Sea around 630 PM EDT. The large wave tossed him from his craft and into the rough sea where he drowned. He was pronounced dead at Holy Cross Hospital.

The wider storm

Persistent and strong east winds caused by high pressure north and east of the area produced gusty winds in excess of 30 mph over the Atlantic coastal waters. Wind gusts up to 44 MPH were noted on July 20th.

Began near Port Everglades (26.1839, -80.0952).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 251887. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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