Short Term Forecast
Issued by NWS Key West, FL

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Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service Key West FL
1055 AM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025

GMZ072>074-161600-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge
20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
1055 AM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025

.NOW...
Through noon, a broken line of showers and possibly a few
thunderstorms will wax and wane across the distant Straits of Florida
south of the Florida Keys. This activity will move generally to the
southwest to west at near 10 knots. Mariners encountering the
stronger portions of this activity, mainly south and west of the
Marathon Humps and Floyd`s Wall, can expect wind gusts near 20 knots,
heavy downpours reducing visibility, and a few cloud to surface
lightning strikes.

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