2 products issued by NWS for: Marathon Shores FL
Short Term Forecast
Short Term Forecast National Weather Service Key West FL 158 PM EDT Sat Aug 24 2019 FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-241900- 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- Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West 158 PM EDT Sat Aug 24 2019 .NOW... Through 300 pm, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will move towards the east-northeast at 5 to 10 knots across the Upper Keys and surrounding nearshore waters. Elsewhere across the Florida Keys and surrounding nearshore and offshore waters, widely scattered showers will move east to east-southeast at 5 to 10 knots. The strongest activity will be capable of wind gusts to near 25 knots, reduced visibilities to less than 3 miles within pockets of heavy rainfall, and occasional cloud to surface lightning. $$ WLC
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Key West FL 520 AM EDT Sat Aug 24 2019 FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-250930- 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- 520 AM EDT Sat Aug 24 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Florida Keys and adjacent coastal waters. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are anticipated along the Florida Keys and the adjacent nearshore and surrounding offshore coastal waters. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be cloud to surface lightning strikes and strong gusty winds. In addition, light to gentle winds combined with plenty of low level moisture should allow wet cloud line genesis. Within these large towering cumulus clouds with dark flat bases, there is a good chance for waterspouts. Remember, waterspouts can easily overturn small vessels. If you sight a waterspout, determine the direction its moving and get away. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Isolated thunderstorms are anticipated along the island chain and the surrounding coastal waters. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be cloud to surface lightning strikes and gusty winds. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters should keep a close look out for the possibility of waterspouts. If you sight a waterspout, please call your National Weather Service right here in Key West at 305 295 1316 then select 3. Thank you. $$ APA