Thunderstorm Wind — Martin, Florida

2021-04-11 · near Salerno, Martin, Florida

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported a measured wind gust of 68 mph at Rocky Point near Stuart. The peak sustained wind was 38 mph.

Wider weather episode

A squall line associated with a mesoscale convective system moved across all of central and south Florida. One storm produced large hail in Orange and Seminole Counties, while a line of severe thunderstorms produced very strong wind gusts along the Treasure Coast, and wind damage in Martin County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 948869. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.