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. $$ MJV
Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 358 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 FLZ077-078-220400- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240923T2100Z/ Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 358 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle and Lower Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely, especially around the time of high tide. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ 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. $$