Thunderstorm Wind — Martin, Florida

2021-04-11 · near Port Sewall, Martin, Florida

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported numerous downed branches that were 4 to 5 inches in diameter near Sewall's Point. Local broadcast media also reported a very large tree was knocked over on a property near Southeast Saint Lucie Boulevard in Stuart.

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 948880. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.