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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

1256 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2026



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1256 PM 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...



At 1255 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a

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

This thunderstorm was located 12 nm northwest of P Tower, moving

north at 15 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 2538 8197 2502 8211 2506 8234 2543 8234



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