Headline:
Marine Weather Statement issued December 29 at 1:01PM EST by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Marine Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 29, 2024 - 10:01am
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
Through 245 PM, National Weather Service Meteorologists observed a
cluster of strong thunderstorms with occasional bowing segments
moving east southeast at near 15 knots over the western Florida
Straits. The strongest bowing segments of this line, located south of
Cosgrove Shoal Light, are capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to
35 knots, blinding downpours reducing visibility to less than a mile,
and isolated lightning strikes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Prepare for thunderstorms with wind gusts of 30 to 35 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.
Area Description:
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out; Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL