Marine Weather Statement for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out, Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 nm out... At 555 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a cluster of strong thunderstormS, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located 10 nm east of Elbow...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 nm out... At 555 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a cluster of strong thunderstormS, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located 10 nm east of Elbow Cay, moving northwest at 15 knots. Locations that will be affected include... Elbow Cay.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued October 9 at 5:56AM 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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