Strong Wind — Brevard, Florida

2011-11-28 · Brevard, Florida

Event narrative

Gusty southeast winds created choppy two-to-three foot seas on the Indian River. A man fishing alone on the river within a 13-foot flat-bottom watercraft near Titusville was tossed from the boat by the rough seas and drowned. The man was not wearing a life jacket.

Wider weather episode

Windy conditions produced choppy seas on the Indian River. A man fishing within the river near Titusville was tossed overboard by the rough seas, and drowned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 350580. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.