Hazardous Weather Outlook
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Key West FL
454 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-240900-
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-
Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out
and beyond 5 fathoms-
Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-
Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out
to the reef-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
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-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
454 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Florida Keys and
adjacent coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Strong southwest winds will continue into Saturday, then clock
around to the northwest tonight. A Small Craft Advisory remains
in effect for all Florida Keys coastal waters.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected mainly this morning, with
isolated storms possible Saturday afternoon. Frequent lightning
and gusty winds will be the most likely hazards. Some of the
storms may become strong to severe, with the potential for
damaging winds, an isolated tornado, or an isolated violent
waterspout.

The threat for heavy rainfall will continue today, with
additional forecast rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches. Minor
flooding of low lying areas and roadways will be possible during
periods of heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A period of fresh breezes is possible as early as Sunday night
continuing through Tuesday. A Small Craft Advisory may be
required during this period.

Another round of fresh to strong breezes are possible Thursday
through Friday with another potential for Small Craft Advisories.
Otherwise, no other hazardous weather expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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