Thunderstorm Wind — Highlands, Florida
2015-04-27 · near Lake Placid, Highlands, Florida
$5K
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Highlands County Sheriffs office reported numerous downed power lines in Lake Placid.
Wider weather episode
Strong diurnal heating and ample moisture allowed for an isolated severe thunderstorm to develop along a lingering outflow boundary across Highlands County. The storm produced gusty winds and large hail across much of Highlands County.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 563242. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.