Thunderstorm Wind — Hardee, Florida

2016-01-17 · near Wauchula Muni Arpt, Hardee, Florida

Event narrative

A Hardee County 911 operator relayed a report of a downed powerline on Colin Road near Wauchula. A resident came in contact with a live wire and was injured.

Wider weather episode

A strong and deepening area of low pressure across the northern Gulf pushed a strong line of thunderstorms across the Florida peninsula. Numerous supercell thunderstorms were observed and a few produced strong tornadoes along and near the coast.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 609414. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.