Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
508 FZUS72 KKEY 241809 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 209 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025 GMZ033-241845- 209 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS NORTH OF SMITH SHOAL LIGHT... The areas affected include... Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms... At 208 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Smith Shoal Light, moving northeast at 10 knots. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for thunderstorms with wind gusts near 30 knots, locally rough and confused seas, occasional lightning strikes, and potentially blinding downpours. Get to a safe port as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down. && LAT...LON 2472 8192 2481 8203 2501 8188 2485 8169 $$ JAM