Thunderstorm Wind — Seminole, Florida

2018-10-08 · near Sanford, Seminole, Florida

Event narrative

The large circulation around Hurricane Michael located near the western tip of Cuba combined with high pressure to the north caused quick-moving showers with gusty winds to move west across central Florida from the Atlantic. As these showers moved over inland lakes, wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph occurred. A boat containing two men who were fishing on Lake Monroe capsized due to choppy seas created by the gusty winds. One man, who was wearing a non-secured life vest, drifted away from the boat and was found deceased the following day. The other man retrieved his lift vest while hanging onto the side of the boat and was rescued nearly 24 hours later. He was transported to a local hospital, suffering from hypothermia and exhaustion and was later released.

Wider weather episode

Gusty winds associated with fast moving squalls crossed Lake Monroe, causing choppy seas. A boat containing two men who were fishing capsized around 1330LST. One man fell from the boat and floated away. He was found deceased the following day. The second man clung to the side of the boat overnight and was rescued around noon the following day.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 780605. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.