Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Gulf of Mexico

Marine Thunderstorm Wind May 8, 2025 · Matagorda Bay, Gulf of Mexico

40 mph

Measured gust (35 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A ship in Matagorda Bay observed a 35 knot wind gust according to the Matagorda Bay Pilots.

Thunderstorms produced strong wind gusts around Matagorda Bay.

Began near Port Lavaca (28.6800, -96.5700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1255794. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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