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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Gulf of Mexico

Marine Thunderstorm Wind May 9, 2023 · Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays, Gulf of Mexico

43 mph

Measured gust (37 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Rockport-Aransas County Airport ASOS measured a gust to 37 knots.

The wider storm

A weak mid level low developed over south central Texas on the 9th. Strong storms moved through the coastal region during the early morning hours. Secondary strong storms developed along the Middle Texas coast during the afternoon in a low level convergence zone along the coast. The storms produced wind gusts from 35 to 45 knots over the Middle Texas coast.

Began near Copano Bay (28.0837, -97.0467).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1100224. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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