973 

FZUS72 KKEY 170315

MWSKEY



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

1115 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026



GMZ034-170400-

1115 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026



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



The areas affected include...

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



At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a a strong thunderstorm,

capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was

located near W Tower, moving north at 10 knots.



Locations that will be affected include...

W Tower.



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.



&&



LAT...LON 2495 8289 2502 8268 2502 8263 2476 8256

      2469 8275



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AJP






279 

FZUS72 KKEY 170342

MWSKEY



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

1142 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026



GMZ034-170415-

1142 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026



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



The areas affected include...

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



At 1142 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a a strong thunderstorm,

capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was

located over Dry Tortugas Light, or over Fort Jefferson, moving

northwest at 10 knots.



Locations that will be affected include...

Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas, Dry Tortugas Light, and Tortugas

Ecological Reserve North.



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.



&&



LAT...LON 2492 8288 2460 8279 2453 8297 2481 8315



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AJP