Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

2010-08-25 · near Flamingo, Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A wind gust of 41 knots (47 mph) was measured by a University of South Florida COMPS automated station in northwest Florida Bay.

Wider weather episode

A line of strong thunderstorms moved north from the Atlantic waters, crossing the Middle and Lower Florida Keys. Wind gusts to gale force occurred across a greater-than 40 mile stretch of the Florida Keys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 257063. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.