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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

1157 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025



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1157 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE FLORIDA STRAITS NORTHEAST OF

ELBOW CAY...



The areas affected include...

Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to west end of Seven Mile Bridge

20 to 60 nm out...



At 1156 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a

strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots.

This thunderstorm was located 15 nm northeast of Elbow Cay, moving

northwest at 20 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.



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LAT...LON 2418 7994 2414 8000 2405 8013 2420 8052

      2448 8038 2426 7985



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MC