| Florida Keys Cold Front - February 4th, 2006 by Martin Kucera The very first weekend of February brought the very first quite intense cold front across the eastern part of the United States. While passing through the Florida Keys the front lost most of it's punch but still delivered some intense weather. Occasional yet deadly lightning, gusty winds in excess of 50 mph and very heavy rains all could be experienced all along the island chain and much of southern Florida. My chase brought me down to Marathon in Middle Keys to the area of the well known Seven Mile Bridge. This spot is great for you have a perfect view of the horizon all around you. Just before the leading edge of the front hit I adjusted my position slightly north and it paid off. The passage of the leading edge of this system was unbelievable. Very cold air and heavy downpours followed shortly and kept me company on my way back north. Over all a first great little chase of 2006. Not enough lightning with this one for my taste but no place to complain here. See the photos bellow this short article. |
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