Storm near West Palm Beach
Thursday, August 17, 2023
- Largest hail
- 1.00 inquarter
- Strongest wind
- 74 mphgust
- Tornadoes
- 0none reported
- Reports
- 4within 8 mi
4 reports
- 74 mph gust (measured)0.8 mi SSE of central West Palm Beach1.3 mi E of Westgate · Palm Beach County · Fire Department/Rescue
Broadcast meteorologist reported several large trees uprooted in Howard Park following the passing of a strong thunderstorm. This park is located just south of a fire station that reported a wind gust of 74 mph. Other tree damage was reported near South Olive Avenue and Avila Rd.
- 74 mph gust (measured)0.7 mi SSE of central West Palm Beach1.2 mi E of Westgate · Palm Beach County · Mesonet
EarthNetworks Mesonet WPBFO West Palm Beach Fire Station reported a wind gust of 74 mph as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.
- 74 mph gust (estimated)3.2 mi SSE of central West Palm Beach1.0 mi S of West Palm Beach · Palm Beach County · Broadcast Media
Broadcast media reported that a large tree fell on a school bus as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area. There were no injuries at the time of the report. The speed of the wind gust was estimated based on close proximity to where a 74 mph gust was recorded.
- 1.00 in hail (quarter)2.2 mi W of central West Palm Beach1.4 mi WNW of Westgate · Palm Beach County · Trained Spotter
A trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail for a duration of five to ten minutes as a severe thunderstorm moved through West Palm Beach.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Stong sea breeze formation and high moisture quantities led to another day of showers and thunderstorms on August 17th. The most active weather primarily focused over portions of the east coast recently impacted by high rainfall. Metro Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties grounds were very saturated from rainfall, so the land was prone to flooding.