Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
160 FZUS72 KKEY 242041 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 441 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025 GMZ033-035-044-242115- 441 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR SMITH SHOAL LIGHT... The areas affected include... Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms... Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef... At 440 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Smith Shoal Light. The thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Locations that will be affected include... Smith Shoal Light, Northwest Channel Buoy 1, and Cottrell Key. 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 2462 8178 2454 8203 2470 8213 2486 8193 $$ LIW