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FZUS72 KKEY 141630

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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

1230 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026



GMZ072-141730-

1230 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE EASTERN STRAITS OF FLORIDA...



The areas affected include...

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



At 1229 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a

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

This thunderstorm was located 15 nm southeast of Floyd's Wall 

Northeast, moving northeast 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.



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LAT...LON 2432 7986 2441 8016 2478 7999 2466 7963



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