High Wind — Taylor, Florida

1997-07-05 · Taylor, Florida

Wider weather episode

An outflow of strong winds from thunderstorms caused 5 to 7 boats to capsize around the Steinhatchee River entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. One man received chemical burns over 80% of his body from the gasoline that poured from his capsized boat. His wife died from cardiac arrest while in the water.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5610361. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.