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; Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 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, Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef
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- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef... At 720 AM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots....
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef... At 720 AM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over John Sawyer Bank Light, moving northwest at 20 knots. Locations that will be affected include... John Sawyer Bank Light, Pigeon Key, and Vaca Cut Daybeacon 13.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued November 2 at 7:21AM EST 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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