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Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Miami, FL
Issued by NWS Miami, FL
517 FZUS72 KMFL 201729 MWSMFL Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 129 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024 GMZ657-201830- 129 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM... At 129 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 9 nm southwest of Shark Point, moving northwest at 20 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots and locally higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && LAT...LON 2542 8158 2560 8194 2583 8134 2570 8118 2572 8122 2568 8129 2555 8122 2561 8113 2561 8111 2560 8111 2556 8102 2553 8120 2549 8111 2543 8116 2545 8095 2535 8100 2519 8152 $$ JS