Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Gulf of America From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

2026-01-15 · near Key West, Gulf of America From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A wind gust of 36 knots was measured at the National Ocean Service station at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Nancy Foster Center in association with a convective rain shower in advance of a cold front.

Wider weather episode

Convective showers evolved into a squall line in advance of a strong cold front passage through the Florida Keys coastal waters. Isolated gale-force wind gusts occurred in association with the convective showers.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1316524. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.