Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
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FZUS72 KKEY 132214
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Key West FL
614 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
GMZ033-035-044-054-132245-
614 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...
The areas affected include...
Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile
Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out 20 nm...
Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and
beyond 5 fathoms...
Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to 5 fathoms...
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a a strong thunderstorm,
capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was
located over Northwest Channel Buoy 1, moving southeast at 15 knots.
Locations that will be affected include...
Stock Island, Smith Shoal Light, Western Dry Rocks, Northwest Channel
Buoy 1, Sand Key Light, and Cottrell Key.
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 2460 8170 2459 8171 2459 8170 2458 8171
2457 8171 2456 8172 2456 8169 2442 8192
2467 8205 2477 8189
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AJP