A severe thunderstorm cell moved through Kennedy Space Center at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 with a maximum wind speed reaching 84 knots (96 mph) in the Kennedy Industrial Area.
A severe thunderstorm watch had been issued shortly after 8 a.m. for the period of 3 to 8 p.m. and included Strong Wind and Damaging Wind Warnings at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. respectively.
Most damage was confined to the KSC Industrial Area, particularly the NASA Headquarters Building. Approximately ten building windows were cracked, there were numerous roof and window leaks and water intrusion, and some inside ceilings in offices collapsed. In the area of the Central Campus construction site between the Headquarters Building and the Operations and Checkout Building, temporary fencing and barricades were blown over, and a construction trailer moved horizontally approximately 100 feet into a parked vehicle. Also, approximately 15-20 cars were damaged in the front and rear parking lots of the Headquarters Building including some with windows blown out.
Around Kennedy, limbs and small trees were down and there was ponding or minor flooding and some traffic lights out. There was no damage to operational facilities or flight hardware. Once the storm had passed and it was safe to initiate temporary repairs, crews worked through the evening to ensure a safe work place for personnel returning to work this morning. All Kennedy facilities are open and operating today.