Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
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FZUS72 KKEY 290723
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Key West FL
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
GMZ073-290830-
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS WEST OF ELBOW CAY...
The areas affected include...
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20
to 60 nm out...
At 322 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a
strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots.
This thunderstorm was located 19 nm west of Elbow Cay, moving
northwest at 5 knots.
The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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.
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LAT...LON 2382 8087 2406 8073 2391 8054 2378 8062
2376 8067
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