Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

2009-12-18 · near Duck Key, Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A southwest wind gust of 37 knots was measured at the Long Key Light C-MAN station.

Wider weather episode

Numerous thunderstorms and a squall line in advance of a strong cold front moved rapidly east through the Keys, producing gale-force wind gusts both on shore and offshore.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 209123. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.