Special Marine Warning for Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms
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What is happening
For the following areas... Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms... At 530 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm east of P Tower, moving west at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist....
What the bulletin says to do
Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, frequent lightning strikes, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
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Bulletin details
For the following areas... Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms... At 530 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm east of P Tower, moving west at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 29 at 5:30PM EDT until August 29 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
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Special Marine Warning issued August 29 at 5:03PM EDT until August 29 at 6:00PM 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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