Marine Weather Statement

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Key West FL
106 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

GMZ033-035-044-054-011745-
106 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

...A GUSTY SHOWER OVER THE NEARSHORE WATERS NEAR KEY WEST...

The areas affected include...
Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile
Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out 20 nm...
Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and
beyond 5 fathoms...
Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to 5 fathoms...

At 105 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a shower, capable of
producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This shower was located over Key
West Sea Bouy, moving north at 20 knots.

Locations that will be affected include...
Western Sambo, Vandenberg, Joe`s Tug, Northwest Channel Buoy 1, Snipe
Point, Stock Island, and Eastern Dry Rocks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for a quick moving shower with wind gusts near 30 knots,
locally rough and confused seas, 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 8188 2472 8193 2471 8167 2460 8168
      2459 8169 2460 8170 2457 8171 2456 8172
      2456 8168 2440 8170

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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1242 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

AMZ450-452-470-472-011745-
1242 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
  Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20
  NM...
  Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20
  NM...
  Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60
  NM...
  Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60
  NM...

At 1242 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from near Mayport to 46 nm east of
Atlantic Beach, moving north at 15 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.

Waterspouts are possible with this activity. If a waterspout occurs,
move your boat away from it. Waterspouts can develop rapidly and
produce winds and seas that are dangerous for vessels and everyone
onboard.

&&

LAT...LON 3083 8159 3079 8039 3071 8043 3063 8043
      3032 8036 3037 8147 3056 8152 3066 8153
      3067 8155 3078 8158 3079 8157 3079 8158

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