An anomalous surface trough was draped across the deep south, with a weak embedded low pressure center located along the Carolina coast. This feature was supported by mid to upper level troughing that produced deep layer west to southwest flow across the Florida peninsula. This pattern favored showers and thunderstorms developing along the west coast sea breeze and outflow boundaries, and negated formation of the east coast sea breeze. Ample moisture and daytime heating allowed showers and storms to develop early in the morning and move across the area. As storms moved across Brevard County coast they produced many reports of strong wind gusts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 20-60NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-JUL-18 14:20:00 to 21-JUL-18 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUOY 41009
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Buoy 41009 measured a peak wind gust of 37 knots from the west-southwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-JUL-18 16:31:00 to 21-JUL-18 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TIX) SPACE CENTER EXEC
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at the Titusville Space Coast Airport (KTIX) measured a peak wind gust of 36 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-JUL-18 17:23:00 to 21-JUL-18 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SATELLITE BEACH
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at Patrick Air Force Base (KCOF) measured a peak wind gust of 36 knots from the northwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-JUL-18 11:15:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

U.S. Air Force wind tower 0300 measured a peak wind gust of 34 knots from the southwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-JUL-18 13:30:00 to 21-JUL-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

U.S. Air Force wind tower 0211 measured a peak wind gust of 37 knots from the west.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-JUL-18 13:40:00 to 21-JUL-18 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

U.S. Air Force wind tower 0108 measured a peak wind gust of 35 knots from the west-southwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-JUL-18 16:55:00 to 21-JUL-18 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

U.S. Air Force wind tower 0022 measured a peak wind gust of 42 knots from the north-northwest.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-JUL-18 16:55:00 to 21-JUL-18 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

U.S. Air Force wind tower 0803 measured a peak wind gust of 42 knots from the north.