Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

2013-02-14 · near Key West, Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

An estimated wind gust of 40 mph was reported by a boater anchored in the Gulf of Mexico waters just offshore Key West.

Wider weather episode

A fast-moving squall line moved northeast across the Florida Keys and adjacent coastal waters, producing widespread gale-force wind gusts. Almost no lightning was detected as the convective line moved east of the Seven Mile Bridge.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 436502. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.