Thunderstorm Wind — Monroe, Florida

2023-09-24 · near (eyw)key West Inl Ar, Monroe, Florida

Event narrative

A southwest wind gust of 59 mph was measured at Key West International Airport. Power outages affecting just over 1,500 customers were reported, mostly in the Marathon, FL vicinity.

Wider weather episode

Widespread showers and thunderstorms developing in association with a deep-layered cyclonic circulation near the Yucatan Peninsula produced isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts at the Key West International Airport.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1142300. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.