A passing cold front, with associated low pressure over the Jacksonville, Florida coast line crossed the Keys in the late afternoon and early evening hours of April 8th. With this frontal passage, swift moving showers and a few thunderstorms generated gusty winds, often to 40 kt or greater across the coastal waters surrounding the Florida Keys.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GULF OF MEXICO FROM EAST CAPE SABLE TO CHOKOLOSKEE 20 TO 60 NM OUT AND BEYOND 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-APR-14 14:55:00 to 08-APR-14 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITH SHOAL LIGHT
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The WeatherFlow Mesonet Station on Smith Shoal Light reported a wind gust of 41 knots in association with a passing band of showers and thunderstorms.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HAWK CHANNEL FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO THE REEF, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-APR-14 15:30:00 to 08-APR-14 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The Key West WFO Observed a 35 knot wind gust on top of their observation tower in association with a passing band of showers and thunderstorms.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HAWK CHANNEL FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE OUT TO THE REEF, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-APR-14 16:41:00 to 08-APR-14 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMBRERO KEY LIGHT
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The C-MAN Station on Sombrero Key Light reported a 36 knot wind gust in association with a passing band of showers and thunderstorms.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-APR-14 15:30:00 to 08-APR-14 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The WeatherFlow Mesonet station at Coast Gaurd Sector Key West reported a 43 knot wind gust in association with a passing band of showers and thunderstorms.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HAWK CHANNEL FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO THE REEF, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-APR-14 15:30:00 to 08-APR-14 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Key West International Airport ASOS reported a 36 knot wind gust in association with a passing band of showers and thunderstorms.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in HAWK CHANNEL FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO THE REEF, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-APR-14 15:57:00 to 08-APR-14 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG COPPITT KEY
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Naval Air Station at Boca Chica called to report a 36 knot wind gust in association with a passing band of showers and thunderstorms.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-APR-14 16:03:00 to 08-APR-14 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERLAND KEY
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The CWOP station on Cudjoe Key reported a 37 knot wind gust in association with a passing band of showers and thunderstorms.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND BUTTONWOOD SOUND, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-APR-14 16:49:00 to 08-APR-14 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAYTON
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The C-MAN Station on Long Key Light reported a 36 knot wind gust in association with a passing band of showers and thunderstorms.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-APR-14 15:23:00 to 08-APR-14 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Key West Wastewater Treatment Plant reported a 38 knot gust in association with a passing band of showers and thunderstorms.