Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters, Gulf of Mexico
2011-04-05 · near Key West, Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters, Gulf of Mexico
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at Sand Key Light.
Wider weather episode
A convective squall line in advance of a pre-frontral trough produce numerous gale-force wind gusts throughout the Florida Keys. Prior to the passage of the squall line, cumulus cloud lines developed in advance in the unstable airmass over the Florida Keys. A non-supercell waterspout was observed.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 304486. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.