Marine Weather Statement for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out
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The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 nm out... At 754 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 55 nm...
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. Intense and continuous lightning is occurring with these storms. Stay low, or go below. Lower VHF antenna, outriggers, fishing rods, and umbrellas. Avoid open areas on islands and sandbars. Do not shelter under tall or isolated trees on nearby mangrove islands.
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The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 nm out... At 754 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 55 nm southeast of The Elbow Light to 27 nm east of Floyd's Wall Northeast, moving northwest at 20 knots. Strong thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 25 at 7:55AM 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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