Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
665 FZUS72 KKEY 192103 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 503 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024 GMZ075-192200- 503 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM SOUTH OF TORTUGAS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE SOUTH... The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 nm west of Dry Tortugas out 60 nm... At 502 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 23 nm south of Tortugas Ecological Reserve South, moving southeast 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 2414 8312 2385 8294 2375 8320 2379 8322 2397 8327 2409 8328 $$ NB