Gulf of Mexico, 2014

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in Gulf of Mexico, September 20, 2014

September 20, 2014 · NWS KEY · 1 event in 1 county or zone

A short wave passing across the eastern Gulf of Mexico developed showers and thunderstorms along its southeast side. a few of these stronger thunderstorms passed over Pulaski Shoal Light where they created Gale force Wind Gusts.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS KEY wrote it up.

A short wave passing across the eastern Gulf of Mexico developed showers and thunderstorms along its southeast side. a few of these stronger thunderstorms passed over Pulaski Shoal Light where they created Gale force Wind Gusts.

The radar

The Key West radar (KBYX), 109 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:14 UTC.

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1 marine thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind, Gulf of Mexico Including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel

When
September 20, 4:15 PM EST
Where
Gulf of Mexico Including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel forecast zone, 10.21 mi ENE of Dry Tortugas Light
Measured
37 kt (43 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
C-MAN Station
Coordinates
24.693, -82.773

A 37 knot wind gust was observed at the Pulaski Shoal Light C-Man station in association with a passing thunderstorm.

What these are

Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds of 34 knots or more over coastal or lake waters.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 544161.