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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

632 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026



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632 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile

Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out 60 nm...

Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge

out 20 nm...



At 632 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a

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

This thunderstorm was located near Looe Key Light. The thunderstorm

was nearly stationary.



Locations that will be affected include...

Big Pine Shoal.



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 2441 8115 2428 8134 2442 8156 2459 8134



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