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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Key West FL
1114 PM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026

GMZ035-044-130345-
1114 PM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NORTH OF CUDJOE KEY...

The areas affected include...
Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to 5 fathoms...
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out
to the reef...

At 1114 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a
strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots.
This thunderstorm was located near Raccoon Key, moving south at 5
knots.

Locations that will be affected include...
Howe Key, Coupon Bight, Raccoon Key, Newfound Harbor, Cudjoe Bay,
Little Knockemdown Key, and Water Keys.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2480 8142 2474 8140 2473 8140 2465 8136
      2462 8153 2463 8153 2464 8155 2461 8155
      2460 8162 2462 8162 2465 8159 2465 8161
      2464 8161 2463 8162 2478 8164

$$

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