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Marine Weather Statement — Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 20, 5:55 PM UTC · Updated Sep 20, 5:54 PM UTC
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The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 60 nm... At 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 9 nm south of Marathon Humps, moving northeast at 5 knots. Locations that will be affected include... Marathon Humps. 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.

Where it happened

Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out · 24.264°, -80.770°

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Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out

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Sep 20, 5:54 PM UTC · nws

The areas affected include... Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 60 nm... At 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 9 nm south of Marathon Humps, moving northeast at 5 knots. Locations that will be affected include... Marathon Humps. 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.

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