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

2024-12-29 · near Duck Key, Hawk Channel From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge Out To the Reef, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A south southeast wind gust of 35 knots was measured by a WeatherSTEM station on Duck Key.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper trough of low pressure and attendant cold front moved east-northeast across the eastern Gulf. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed near and north of the Florida Keys producing scattered strong marine thunderstorm wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1229922. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.