Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
614 FZUS72 KKEY 221424 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 1024 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 GMZ072-221500- 1024 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NORTHEAST OF ELBOW CAY... The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 nm out... At 1024 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 21 nm southeast of Floyd`s Wall Southwest, moving north 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 2426 7994 2422 8013 2449 8025 2455 7996 $$ LIW