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Thunderstorm Wind in Highlands County, Florida

Thunderstorm Wind April 27, 2015 · Highlands County, Florida

58 mph
Estimated gust (50 kt)
$5K
Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Highlands County Sheriffs office reported numerous downed power lines in Lake Placid.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Lake Placid (27.3000, -81.3700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 563242. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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