Marine Weather Statement for Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms; Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel; Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms, Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms, Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel, Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef
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What is happening
Through 10:30 PM, a sloppy cluster of showers with embedded stronger thunderstorms will continue to track to the west at near 15 knots across the southeastern Gulf waters, and western portions of the nearshore waters adjacent to the Lower Keys. THe most robust activity is located between New Ground Rocks Light,...
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Bulletin details
Through 10:30 PM, a sloppy cluster of showers with embedded stronger thunderstorms will continue to track to the west at near 15 knots across the southeastern Gulf waters, and western portions of the nearshore waters adjacent to the Lower Keys. THe most robust activity is located between New Ground Rocks Light, Northwest Channel Buoy 1, up to P Tower and S Tower. These stronger thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic winds near 35 knots, locally confused seas, blinding downpours, and frequent lightning strikes.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 5 at 9:09PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
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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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