Evening sea breeze convection produced severe wind gust near Suncoast Estates in Lee County.
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Evening sea breeze convection produced severe wind gust near Suncoast Estates in Lee County.
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NWS Tampa Bay, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 28, 2:01 PM EST, 4 hours 34 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
301 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER...
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 258 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
Upper-level ridging is building into the region from the west while
a weak and stretched area of surface high pressure remains across
the region. This is keeping a W to WNW flow in place at the surface
and a warm, humid airmass in place. However, mid and upper-levels
largely remain dry and more stable with a continental airmass
advecting across the region. There has been a small pocket of
moisture sinking southward. Along this boundary, storms have
continued to initiate, but have largely been shallow in nature with
shallow moisture.
Overall, drier conditions can be expected for most of the area
today, other than an isolated storm across the interior. The main
story, though, continues to be above normal temperatures and "feels-
like" temperatures up to nearly 110 degrees for the remainder of the
afternoon. Over the next few days, temperatures look to remain above
average. Whether this rises to the level of Heat Advisories or not,
it's going to be hot. Residents and visitors alike should look to
limit outdoor activities when possible during the peak heating of
the day, should stay hydrated, and know the signs for heat
exhaustion.
As the ridge axis slides eastward, we are finally looking at the
conclusion of WSW flow for at least a few days. A more NNE flow is
forecast tomorrow, followed by gradual veering to E then ESE by next
week. Until a deeper southerly flow returns, rain chances stay on
the lower side. Sunday looks like the first day for that. However,
SWFL should start to see increased rain chances as early as
tomorrow, with the flow still allowing more moisture advection into
the southern part of the peninsula. As such, a a more typical
Florida summer pattern of with scattered afternoon/evening
thunderstorms finally sets up during this time. Unfortunately,
though, this will lead to little relief temperature wise as highs
will continue to remain around in the 90s (except at the
immediate coast) throughout the foreseeable future.
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 258 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
Couple isolated showers have popped up near northern sites, but have
largely been dissipating. Impacts appear minimal at this time. A
few more storms are possible across the interior and SWFL, but
drier air today keeps the probability of impacts too low for any
mention at this time. SWFL storms could see VCTS tomorrow
afternoon, likely after 18Z.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 258 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
A west to west northwest flow continues today before the general
flow starts to veer more northerly then east northeasterly over the
next couple days. Rain chances largely remain relatively low across
coastal waters, but do increase along the Southwest Florida coast
tomorrow. Other than in the vicinity of storms, winds should remain
below 15 knots and seas should be around 2 feet or less.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 258 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
While warm and humid at the surface, drier air aloft continues to
limit the potential for thunderstorms over the next couple days.
Rain chances do begin to increase tomorrow for SWFL, but more
widespread storms don't return to the forecast until the weekend.
With RH values above critical thresholds, fire weather concerns
are low, but crews should be aware that above normal temperatures
are forecast for the next few days.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TPA 93 79 94 76 / 50 20 30 10
FMY 94 79 94 76 / 50 30 70 30
GIF 93 75 96 72 / 60 40 30 10
SRQ 92 79 93 74 / 30 30 40 20
BKV 93 73 96 69 / 50 10 20 0
SPG 90 81 93 79 / 40 30 30 10
&&
Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Thursday: 2
Sea Breeze Thunderstorm Regime For Friday: 3
For additional information on sea breeze regimes, go to:
https://www.weather.gov/tbw/ThunderstormClimatology
&&
.TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Heat Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for DeSoto-Hardee-
Highlands-Inland Charlotte-Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando-
Inland Hillsborough-Inland Lee-Inland Levy-Inland Manatee-
Inland Pasco-Inland Sarasota-Polk-Sumter.
Gulf waters...None.
&&
Flannery/ThadenSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
627 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
FLZ265-282300-
Inland Lee FL-
627 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Lee
County through 700 PM EDT...
At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Charleston Park, or near Lehigh Acres, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lehigh Acres, Olga, Charleston Park, Buckingham, Alva, Fort Myers
Shores, and Gateway.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2650 8175 2677 8173 2677 8157 2676 8156
2676 8157 2650 8156
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 339DEG 21KT 2670 8163
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TBWSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
708 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
FLZ165-262-265-290000-
Inland Charlotte FL-Inland Lee FL-Coastal Lee FL-
708 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of south central
Charlotte and eastern Lee Counties through 800 PM EDT...
At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles south of Babcock Webb Wma to Lehigh
Acres. Movement was south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, East Dunbar, Palmona Park,
Southwest Florida Airport, Lochmoor Waterway Estates, Pine Manor,
Olga, Buckingham, Villas, Three Oaks, McGregor, San Carlos Park,
Cypress Lake, Page Park, Fort Myers Villas, Tice, Gateway, and
Whiskey Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2661 8197 2686 8184 2659 8156 2642 8156
2642 8166 2635 8166
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 007DEG 10KT 2678 8184 2658 8163
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TBWThe Tampa radar (KTBW), 122 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:35 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Broadcast media relayed report received from local home weather station that reported a 60 mph wind gust.
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