Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
675 FZUS72 KKEY 231522 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 1122 AM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025 GMZ075-231545- 1122 AM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM IN THE DISTANT STRAITS OF FLORIDA SOUTH OF THE DRY TORTUGAS... The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 nm west of Dry Tortugas out 60 nm... At 1121 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 35 nm southeast of Tortugas Ecological Reserve South, moving west at 15 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 2399 8272 2381 8274 2380 8308 2407 8305 $$ JAM