Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Hawk Channel From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge Out To the Reef, Gulf of Mexico

2023-02-11 · near Sombrero Key Light, Hawk Channel From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge Out To the Reef, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A west wind gust of 40 knots was measured at the new Sombrero Key Light .

Wider weather episode

Isolated convective rain showers developed well in advance of a strong cold front approaching from the southeast Gulf of Mexico. Isolated gale-force wind gusts occurred with the showers south of Marathon, Florida.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1084368. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.