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Marine Strong Wind — Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl, Atlantic South

2010-07-20 · near Port Everglades, Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl, Atlantic South

Direct deaths

30 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 251887. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.