Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
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030 FZUS72 KKEY 281839 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 239 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025 GMZ074-281945- 239 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE FLORIDA STRAITS SOUTH OF WOOD`S WALL... The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 nm out... At 237 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 16 nm south of Wood`s Wall East Crack, moving west at 15 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. && LAT...LON 2406 8150 2389 8147 2383 8184 2405 8187 $$ MC