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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

1150 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2026



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1150 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and

beyond 5 fathoms...

Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel...



At 1150 AM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a

strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots.

This thunderstorm was located near S Tower, moving north at 10 knots.



The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



Intense and continuous lightning is occurring with this storm. Stay

low, or go below. Lower VHF antenna, outriggers, fishing rods, and

umbrellas. Avoid open areas on islands and sandbars. Do not shelter

under tall or isolated trees on nearby mangrove islands.



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LAT...LON 2524 8224 2497 8228 2497 8257 2502 8257

      2503 8232 2511 8236 2517 8242 2526 8249



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