Special Marine Warning for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out
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For the following areas... Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 nm out... At 926 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 34 nm southeast of The Elbow Light to 25 nm east of Floyd's Wall Northeast, moving west at 30 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater....
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... Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 nm out... At 926 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 34 nm southeast of The Elbow Light to 25 nm east of Floyd's Wall Northeast, moving west at 30 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. Strong thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 28 at 9:26PM EDT until August 28 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
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Special Marine Warning issued August 28 at 9:04PM EDT until August 28 at 10:00PM 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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