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Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key 20 To 60 Nm Out, Gulf of Mexico

2020-10-25 · near Molasses Reef Light, Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key 20 To 60 Nm Out, Gulf of Mexico

34 MG
Magnitude

Event narrative

A south wind gust of 34 knots was measured and reported by the Frieghter Maersk Gateshead while encountering thunderstorm outflow while transiting the eastern Florida Straits about 42 nautical miles east southeast of Molasses Reef Light.

Wider weather episode

Gale-force wind gusts were observed in the eastern Florida Straits as outflow from scattered thunderstorms moved north over the offshore waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 926216. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.