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

2021-10-28 · 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

A southwest wind gust of 46 knots was recorded at a WeatherFlow station at Smith Shoal Light.

Wider weather episode

A waterspout offshore the Lower Florida Keys was followed by scattered gale-force wind gusts in association with thunderstorms forming along a pre-frontal trough. A cold front later passed through the Florida Keys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 988605. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.