Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico
2011-01-17 · near Key West, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico
43 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 43 knots (49 mph) was measured at a Weatherflow sensor at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Key West.
Wider weather episode
A squall line in advance of a cold front moved quickly eastward through the Florida Keys. Numerous reports of gale force wind gusts were received over the Keys and adjacent coastal waters.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 280032. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.