Thunderstorm Wind in Okeechobee County, Florida

Thunderstorm Wind April 1, 2021 · Okeechobee County, Florida

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Okeechobee County Emergency Management relayed reports of wind damage at a local farm in the Dark Hammock area, located near the intersection of NE 120th Street and NE 56th Avenue. Three chicken barns suffered extensive roof damage and one grain storage bin was destroyed. Two trailers parked along a nearby road were also knocked over by the wind.

The wider storm

Strong winds from a severe thunderstorm in rural Okeechobee County resulted in damage at a local farm.

Began near Hilolo (27.3500, -80.7600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 941490. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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