Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

2010-04-26 · near Flamingo, Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A west wind gust of 40 knots was measured at the Northwest Florida Bay COMPS station, operated by the University of South Florida.

Wider weather episode

A strong squall line moved rapidly east across the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Bay waters, producing gale force wind gusts across the nearshore waters along the Upper Florida Keys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 229008. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.