Marine Strong Wind — Laguna Madre From 5nm N of Pt Mansfield To Baffin Bay Tx, Gulf of Mexico

2017-04-30 · near S Baffin Bay, Laguna Madre From 5nm N of Pt Mansfield To Baffin Bay Tx, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Media reported an 18 foot boat capsized 15 miles north of Port Mansfield in 3 feet of water. The four occupants were rescued by helicopter and taken to Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport. No injuries reported. Wind gusts estimated.

Wider weather episode

Strong and gusty winds, some to gale force, developed behind a cold front that pushed across the lower Texas coastal waters during the early morning hours. The strong winds capsized an 18 foot boat in shallow water, 15 miles north of Port Mansfield.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 692629. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.