Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL

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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Key West FL
458 AM EDT Tue May 13 2025

GMZ042-043-052-053-130930-
458 AM EDT Tue May 13 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS TO THE SOUTHEAST OF
MARATHON NEAR TENNESSEE REEF LIGHT...

The areas affected include...
Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to west end of
Seven Mile Bridge out 20 nm...

At 457 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a
strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots.
This thunderstorm was located near Tennessee Reef Light, moving east
at 20 knots.

Locations that will be affected include...
Rips, Tennessee Reef Light, and 409 Humps.

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 2453 8084 2470 8091 2486 8058 2461 8047

$$

MJV