Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
650 FZUS72 KKEY 131459 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 1059 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026 GMZ034-131530- 1059 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS TO THE NORTH OF THE TORTUGAS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE NORTH... The areas affected include... Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel... At 1059 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 8 nm north of Tortugas Ecological Reserve North, moving southwest at 5 knots. Locations that will be affected include... Tortugas Ecological Reserve North. 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 2496 8300 2485 8285 2464 8296 2481 8319 $$ MJV