Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Gulf of Mexico From East Cape Sable To Chokoloskee 20 To 60 Nm Out and Beyond 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

2021-08-14 · near Smith Shoal Light, Gulf of Mexico From East Cape Sable To Chokoloskee 20 To 60 Nm Out and Beyond 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

An east-southeast wind gust of 36 knots was measured by an automated WeatherFlow station at Smith Shoal Light.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Fred degenerated into an open tropical wave while moving northwest into the offshore southeast Gulf of Mexico waters. Numerous rain bands streamed toward the northwest and through the Florida Keys coastal waters, producing several rounds of gale-force wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 982576. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.