Marine Weather Statement for Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms; Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM +5 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms, Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef, Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out, Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM, 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, Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out, Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM
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What is happening
Through 11:30 PM, widely scattered pockets of thunderstorm will continue to move west at near 15 knots across the local marine zones. Specifically, this includes the nearshore waters adjacent to the Lower Keys, and the eastern portions of the distant Florida Straits. Mariners encountering stronger thunderstorms may...
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Bulletin details
Through 11:30 PM, widely scattered pockets of thunderstorm will continue to move west at near 15 knots across the local marine zones. Specifically, this includes the nearshore waters adjacent to the Lower Keys, and the eastern portions of the distant Florida Straits. Mariners encountering stronger thunderstorms may experience gusty and erratic winds near 30 knots, blinding downpours, and frequent lightning strikes.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 5 at 10:25PM 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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