Marine Weather Statement for Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef; Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef, Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef, Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef
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- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
Through this evening, conditions will be favorable for waterspout development over the offshore waters on the south side of the island chain. Waterspouts will be most likely to form from showers and thunderstorms that are nearly stationary. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas....
What the bulletin says to do
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Full official description
Bulletin details
Through this evening, conditions will be favorable for waterspout development over the offshore waters on the south side of the island chain. Waterspouts will be most likely to form from showers and thunderstorms that are nearly stationary. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Mariners are encouraged to seek safe harbor immediately if a waterspout is spotted.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued July 26 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Official revision
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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