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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

329 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026



GMZ072-073-170800-

329 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR THE MARATHON HUMPS...



The areas affected include...

Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to west end of Seven Mile Bridge

20 to 60 nm out...



At 328 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a

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

This thunderstorm was located 9 nm southeast of Marathon Humps,

moving east 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 2419 8069 2435 8076 2452 8050 2424 8039



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