Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
449 FZUS72 KKEY 160733 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 333 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025 GMZ053-073-160800- 333 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE FLORIDA STRAITS NEAR MARATHON HUMPS... The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 60 nm... At 333 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Marathon Humps, moving northwest at 15 knots. Locations that will be affected include... Marathon Humps. 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 2432 8054 2424 8073 2451 8093 2463 8066 $$ MC