Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico
2024-10-07 · near Tennessee Reef Light, Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A southwest wind gust of 35 knots was observed at Key West International Airport.
Wider weather episode
A trough of low pressure combined with favorable upper level divergence supported strong convective development across the Straits of Florida and Florida Keys. Scattered gale-force wind gusts occurred in association with widespread showers and thunderstorms moving eastward through the Florida Keys.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1220157. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.