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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

400 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026



GMZ072-073-170830-

400 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM SOUTHEAST OF 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 359 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a

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

This thunderstorm was located 13 nm southwest of Floyd's Wall

Southwest, 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.



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LAT...LON 2416 8061 2434 8063 2442 8034 2415 8030



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