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Cape Kennedy Thunderstorms Data

Published by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Catalog Last Checked: April 12, 2026 at 09:20 PM | Dataset Last Updated: March 22, 1982 at 12:00 AM
Cape Kennedy Thunderstorms Data contains an account of all thunderstorms reported in weather observations taken at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station, Florida between 1957 and 1972. Elements recorded include date and time thunderstorm began and ended, quadrant(s) in which the storm was first and last observed, direction of movement, intensity, frequency of thunder, presence of more than one storm, lightning characteristics and intensity. Wind speed (sustained and gusts), wind shift, pressure tendency, and minimum ceiling hight and visibility are also included.

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issued 1957-03-01T00:00:00.000+00:00
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  "Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds > Wind Direction",
  "Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure",
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modified 1982-03-22T00:00:00.000+00:00
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temporal 1957-03-01T00:00:00+00:00/1972-12-31T00:00:00+00:00
title Cape Kennedy Thunderstorms Data

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