Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
000 FZUS72 KKEY 092202 MWSKEY Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Key West FL 602 PM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026 GMZ072-092230- 602 PM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS TO THE SOUTHEAST OF FLOYD`S WALL NORTHEAST... The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 nm out... At 602 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 21 nm southeast of Floyd`s Wall Northeast, moving northwest at 20 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 2448 7984 2431 7992 2442 8027 2466 8014 $$ MJV