Marine Weather Statement for Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms
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What you need to know
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- Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge, Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... At 944 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm south of T Tower, moving northwest at 15...
What the bulletin says to do
Prepare for thunderstorms with wind gusts near 30 knots, locally rough and confused seas, occasional lightning strikes, and potentially blinding downpours. Get to a safe port as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... At 944 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm south of T Tower, moving northwest at 15 knots. Locations that will be affected include... John Sawyer Bank Light, Annette Key, and Horseshoe Key.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:44AM 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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