Thunderstorm Wind in Pinellas County, Florida

Thunderstorm Wind August 15, 2015 · Pinellas County, Florida

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Pinellas County Emergency Manager reported a fatality indirectly related to thunderstorms in the area. The decedent was clearing branches and debris from the single story roof at his residence and fell to the ground sustaining head trauma. He was transported to Morton Plant Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The wider storm

A large complex of sea breeze induced thunderstorms formed across the interior sections of the Florida peninsula. The storms stayed below severe thresholds but still produced gusty winds along with areas of heavy rainfall. Radar estimated 4-6 inches of rain in some spots.

Began near Belmont (27.9407, -82.7574).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 588094. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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