Severe Coastal Hazard

Special Marine Warning issued May 3 at 12:56AM EDT until May 3 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

SMWKEY

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out 60 nm...

* Until 130 AM EDT.

* At 1255 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 nm south of
Wood's Wall West Crack, moving east at 5 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

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.

Recommendations

Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building
seas, frequent lightning, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go
below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.

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