Marine Weather Statement for Lake Okeechobee
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Okeechobee
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- Minor
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Eastern Lake Okeechobee... At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lake Harbor to near Clewiston to Buckhead Ridge, moving northeast at 5...
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 these storms pass. Report severe weather to the coast guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast office. Waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on the alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Eastern Lake Okeechobee... At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lake Harbor to near Clewiston to Buckhead Ridge, moving northeast at 5 knots. Locations impacted include... Canal Point, Sand Cut, Pahokee, Lake Harbor, and Buckhead Ridge.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:20PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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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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