Marine Weather Statement for Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out +1 more
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What you need to know
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- 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 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
The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out 60 nm... At 1006 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 11 nm southeast of Sombrero Key Light, moving...
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... Straits of Florida from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out 60 nm... At 1006 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 11 nm southeast of Sombrero Key Light, moving southwest at 15 knots. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Marine Weather Statement issued October 18 at 10:06PM 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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