Thunderstorm Wind — Hernando, Florida

2017-01-22 · near Brksvil Hernndo Co F, Hernando, Florida

Event narrative

The ASOS at Hernando County Airport (KBKV) recorded a 51 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A line of strong and fast moving thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front moving southeast through the Florida Peninsula. Breezy gradient winds were compounded by stronger thunderstorm wind gusts, some of which caused minor damage. Additionally, the persistent gradient winds caused minor coastal flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 668601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.