Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal 20 To 60 Nm Out, Gulf of Mexico

2020-07-21 · near American Shoal Light, Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal 20 To 60 Nm Out, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A wind gust of 37 knots was reported by the Tanker Overseas New York, located in the Straits of Florida.

Wider weather episode

Numerous gale-force wind gusts from squalls and thunderstorms occurred throughout the Florida Keys and adjacent coastal waters as a strong tropical wave moved slowly west. The marine impacts were most-pronounced all day on July 21st and continued through the morning of July 22nd.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 913818. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.