Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Gulf of Mexico From East Cape Sable To Chokoloskee 20 To 60 Nm Out and Beyond 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

2022-03-12 · near Smith Shoal Light, Gulf of Mexico From East Cape Sable To Chokoloskee 20 To 60 Nm Out and Beyond 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A wind gust of 46 knots was observed at the WeatherFlow station at Smith Shoal Light.

Wider weather episode

Numerous gale-force marine thunderstorm wind gusts were observed throughout the Florida Keys coastal waters as a pre-frontal squall line swept through the island chain from northwest to southeast. The strongest wind gusts were observed over Gulf of Mexico waters northwest of Key West.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1017657. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.