Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles W Dry Tortugas National Park FL

Short Term Forecast

Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service Key West FL
541 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052-212245-
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-
Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West
541 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

.NOW...
Through 630 pm, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over
Florida Bay, the Upper Keys, Hawk Channel, and the Straits of Florida
off the Upper Keys continue to move to the south near 5 knots or
less. In addition, a few isolated showers remain across the Middle
and Lower Keys and the offshore Gulf waters north and east of the Dry
Tortugas. This activity will be capable of moderate to heavy
downpours reducing visbilities, wind gusts of 25 to 30 knots, and
potentially some lightning strikes. Island communities could see
rainfall amounts of a few to several tenths of an inch.

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MJV




Coastal Flood Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
358 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

FLZ077-078-220400-
/O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240923T2100Z/
Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
358 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding.

* WHERE...Middle and Lower Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and
  lots is likely, especially around the time 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.

&&

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DP




Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Key West FL
437 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-220900-
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-
437 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Florida Keys and
adjacent coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Minor to moderate coastal flooding associated with seasonal king
tides will continue today, especially across the Bayside of the
Upper Keys where a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect.

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible today and tonight. The
primary hazards will be heavy downpours, locally gusty winds, and
lightning strikes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Sunday through Tuesday,
with scattered thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday through
Friday. The primary hazards will be heavy downpours, locally
gusty winds, and lightning strikes.

A developing area of low pressure in the northwestern Caribbean
Sea and high pressure over the Southeast will result in
freshening breezes beginning Tuesday, continuing through at least
Friday. Small Craft Advisories may be required for portions of
the Florida Keys coastal waters during this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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