Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Chokoloskee To Bonita Beach Fl 20 To 60nm, Gulf of Mexico
2017-03-23 · near Marco Island, Chokoloskee To Bonita Beach Fl 20 To 60nm, Gulf of Mexico
48 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A marine thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 55 MPH/ 48 knots at the WeatherBug mesonet station MRCSC located at the Charter Club of Marco Beach.
Wider weather episode
A cold front moving across South Florida produced showers and thunderstorms across the area. With cold temperatures aloft and abundant moisture ahead of the cold front conditions were favorable for thunderstorms. Some of these thunderstorms produced gusty winds and hail.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 683035. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.