


Special Marine Warning
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
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401 WHUS52 KKEY 130218 SMWKEY GMZ052-072-130245- /O.NEW.KKEY.MA.W.0056.250513T0218Z-250513T0245Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Key West FL 1018 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025 The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 60 nm... * Until 1045 PM EDT. * At 1017 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 nm northeast of Islamorada Hump, moving northeast at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. * The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down. && LAT...LON 2475 8027 2489 8040 2515 8013 2491 7991 TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 226DEG 19KT 2487 8029 HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ MJV