946 

FZUS72 KKEY 241428

MWSKEY



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

1028 AM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026



GMZ074-241500-

1028 AM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026



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



The areas affected include...

Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of

Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 nm out...



At 1028 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a a strong thunderstorm,

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

located 42 nm south of Wood's Wall West Crack, moving southwest 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.



&&



LAT...LON 2354 8218 2357 8220 2366 8193 2353 8184

      2352 8185 2352 8207



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406 

FZUS71 KLWX 241448

MWSLWX



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

1048 AM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026



ANZ534-537-543-241700-

Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-

Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-

Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth

Island-

1048 AM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026



...LOCALLY GUSTY WINDS...



East to northeast winds may locally gust up to 20 knots at times 

through 1 PM on the lower Potomac River and middle Chesapeake Bay.

Mariners, especially those in small craft, should exercise 

caution and be prepared for locally higher winds and waves.



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