FZUS72 KKEY 071058

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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

658 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025



GMZ072-073-071130-

658 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS TO THE EAST 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 658 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a

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

This thunderstorm was located 7 nm east of Elbow Cay. The

thunderstorm was nearly stationary.



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 2390 8035 2408 8028 2406 8011 2401 8018

      2400 8022 2398 8024 2396 8027 2394 8026



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