Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Craig Key To the W End of the 7 Mile Bridge Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico
2011-03-10 · near Marathon, Craig Key To the W End of the 7 Mile Bridge Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 35 knots (40 mph) was measured at Sombrero Key Light.
Wider weather episode
A squall line preceding a cold front passed southeast through the Florida Keys. Widespread gale-force wind gusts were measured throughout the island chain and surrounding coastal waters. The U.S. Coast Guard reported 15 responses to distressed boaters in a two-hour period, including two damaged vessels.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 282279. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.