Thunderstorm Wind — Martin, Florida

2021-04-11 · near Hobe Sound, Martin, Florida

Event narrative

Local broadcast media reported a large tree was downed across Southeast Duncan Street and Southeast Flamingo Street in Hobe Sound, blocking the road. Numerous other trees sustained minor to moderate damage in the area.

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 948874. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.