Severe Coastal Hazard

Special Marine Warning issued May 4 at 3:20AM EDT until May 4 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 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 Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 60 nm...

* Until 345 AM EDT.

* At 319 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm northeast of
Floyd's Wall Northeast, moving east at 25 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher
waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.

* Locations in the warning include...
Floyd's Wall Northeast.

Recommendations

Prepare for severe thunderstorms with wind gusts in excess of 50
knots, extremely rough seas, frequent lightning, and torrential
downpours. Be advised that any severe thunderstorm can spawn a
waterspout or tornado. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on
board are wearing life jackets.

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