Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Matagorda Ship Chnl To Pt Aransas Tx 20 To 60nm, Gulf of Mexico

2017-02-20 · near Pltfm 17se Prt Arnsas, Matagorda Ship Chnl To Pt Aransas Tx 20 To 60nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Brazos Platform AWOS measured a gust to 38 knots.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level disturbance moved into northern Mexico on the evening of the 19th. Strong thunderstorms developed along a cold front and moved into the coastal waters during the early morning hours of the 20th. Wind gusts ranged from 35 to 45 knots over the coastal waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 680544. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.