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

2021-08-28 · 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 38 knots was measured by an automated WeatherFlow station at Smith Shoal Light.

Wider weather episode

Numerous gale-force wind gusts and a few waterspouts occurred in association with squalls along the outer periphery of the circulation of strengthening Hurricane Ida, which was moving north over the Gulf of Mexico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 982778. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.