Marine Weather Statement for Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound; Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound, Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef, Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out, Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM
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- Minor
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What is happening
A line of strong thunderstorms will move southwest to west at near 15 knots across the nearshore and offshore waters adjacent to the Upper Keys including Florida Bay, and eastern portions of Hawk Channel and the Florida Straits. The strongest activity will produce gusty and erratic winds of 25 to 30 knots, frequent...
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Full official description
Bulletin details
A line of strong thunderstorms will move southwest to west at near 15 knots across the nearshore and offshore waters adjacent to the Upper Keys including Florida Bay, and eastern portions of Hawk Channel and the Florida Straits. The strongest activity will produce gusty and erratic winds of 25 to 30 knots, frequent lightning strikes, and blinding downpours.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 5 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Key West FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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