FZUS72 KKEY 040146 RRA

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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

946 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026



GMZ031-042-052-040215-

946 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026



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



The areas affected include...

Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out

20 nm...

Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood

Sound...



At 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a a strong thunderstorm,

capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was

located over Carysfort Reef Light, moving west at 15 knots.



Locations that will be affected include...

The Elbow Light and Carysfort Reef Light.



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 2517 8002 2508 8005 2516 8036 2515 8038

      2517 8038 2516 8041 2519 8040 2517 8037

      2518 8035 2519 8037 2520 8034 2521 8033

      2520 8040 2528 8036 2527 8033 2522 8034

      2522 8033 2532 8027 2532 8025



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