Thunderstorm Wind — Hendry, Florida

2021-10-09 · near Clewiston, Hendry, Florida

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm moved ESE over Clewiston, producing damage along an approximately half-mile long path. First indication of damage was at the intersection of Berner Road and US 27 where a shed was blown onto the edge of the roadway, power lines were downed, and shopping carts were tossed into cars at the Sugarland Plaza. Farther to the ESE along W. Ventura Avenue, a window was broken at a nursing and rehab center, 2 downed large tree branches, and a carport cover was blown into the front yard of a home. A large tree branch was downed along Gloria Street next to Hendry Regional Medical Center. The final damage location was along W. Alverdez Avenue where roof siding was blown into the front yards of 2 homes.

Damage amounts are estimated, along with the time.

Wider weather episode

A mid level low pressure system approaching Florida combined with moist and unstable air to produce strong to locally severe thunderstorms across the southern Florida peninsula.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 988744. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.