Marine Weather Statement for Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out
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What you need to know
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- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out, Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 nm west of Dry Tortugas out 60 nm... At 447 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 23 nm southeast of Tortugas Ecological...
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 Halfmoon Shoal to 20 nm west of Dry Tortugas out 60 nm... At 447 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 23 nm southeast of Tortugas Ecological Reserve South, moving south at 10 knots. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Marine Weather Statement issued October 18 at 4:48AM 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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