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Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 18, 2007 · Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl, Atlantic South
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Strong winds from fast moving thunderstorms moving onshore caused an parasailing accident in Pompano Beach. Two teenage girls, aged 15 and 17, were on the parasail when the boat pulling the sail began to encounter strong winds and rough seas. As the boat headed back towards shore, a strong wind gust estimated at around 35 mph pushed the parasail carrying the 2 girls into the side of a beachfront hotel at 1200 S. Ocean Blvd.
The impact caused severe injuries to the 15-year-old, who did not regain consciousness and died the following day. The 17-year-old was hospitalized and released a day later.
The wider storm
Strong thunderstorms developed over the coastal waters of Southeast Florida around midday on August 18th. These storms moved onshore with strong and gusty winds.
Began near Port Everglades (26.2735, -80.1300).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 55236. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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