A sudden thunderstorm battered the Tahoe area, leading to the capsizing of a boat near D.L. Bliss State Park. Initially calm conditions changed dramatically, with winds approaching 40 mph and extreme turbulence, risking the safety of those on the lake. Meteorologist Drew Tuma explained that this localized storm resulted from a strong downdraft, causing hazardous conditions. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed seven fatalities from the capsized boat, with one person unaccounted for, highlighting the dangers of rapid weather changes on the lake.
"It created an area of extreme wind in a short amount of time," said ABC7 meteorologist Drew Tuma.
By 3 p.m., things changed. These thunderstorms started developing west of the lake. By 3 p.m., it was nothing but stormy weather, and winds closing in on 40 miles per hour.
When that downdraft hits the ground, all of that strong air is forced outward from the surface, and at times, those winds can gust over 60 miles per hour.
The U.S. Coast Guard says 10 people were on the boat near D.L. Bliss State Park when it capsized. Two people were rescued. Seven people were killed.
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