Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
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659 FZUS72 KKEY 020614 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 214 AM EDT Tue Sep 2 2025 GMZ035-044-054-020645- 214 AM EDT Tue Sep 2 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS SOUTH OF BOCA GRANDE... The areas affected include... Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out 20 nm... Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... At 214 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Boca Grande, moving east at 10 knots. Locations that will be affected include... Eastern Dry Rocks, Western Dry Rocks, Boca Grande, Sand Key Light, and Key West Sea Bouy. 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 2441 8209 2458 8203 2453 8176 2432 8183 $$ JAM