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Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Gulf of Mexico

Marine Thunderstorm Wind February 14, 2026 · Freeport To Matagorda Ship Chnl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

41 mph

Measured gust (36 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mesonet station XMGB Matagorda Bay measured a 36 knot wind gust.

The wider storm

A line of severe thunderstorms push through Southeast Texas on Valentines day, producing strong winds and dangerous marine conditions as the line moved offshore.

Began near Sargent (28.5940, -95.9788).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1314319. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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