Marine Tropical Storm — Hawk Channel From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out To the Reef, Gulf of Mexico

2024-10-09 · Hawk Channel From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out To the Reef, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Tropical storm force winds reached a maximum of 40 knots with gusts to 45 knots at Carysfort Reef Light, and 33 knots with gusts to 43 knots at Alligator Reef Light.

Wider weather episode

Sustained lower-end tropical storm force winds overspread the Florida Keys coastal waters from west to east as Hurricane Milton passed well to the north.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1220165. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.