Marine Weather Statement for Lake Okeechobee
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Okeechobee
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Lake Okeechobee... At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Pahokee, moving northwest at 5 knots.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots and locally higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on the alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 4 at 5:53PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Miami FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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