2 products issued by NWS for: Key West FL
Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 1020 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024 FLZ077-078-210900- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240921T2100Z/ Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 1020 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle and Lower Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely, especially around the hours of high tide. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ MJV
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Key West FL 356 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024 FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-210800- Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound- Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge- Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms- Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 356 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Florida Keys and adjacent coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible today and tonight. The primary hazards will be heavy downpours, locally gusty winds, and cloud to lightning strikes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible through the forecast period. The primary hazards will be heavy downpours, locally gusty winds, and cloud to surface lightning strikes. A developing area of low pressure in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico interacting with high pressure over the Southeast will result in freshening breezes by Tuesday or Wednesday, continuing through at least Thursday. Small Craft Advisories may be required for portions of the Florida Keys coastal waters for these periods. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$ BT