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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

129 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026



GMZ032-035-071830-

129 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026



...CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR WATERSPOUTS NEAR BIG PINE KEY...



The areas affected include...

Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5

fathoms...



At 126 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists observed a 

cloudline capable of producing a waterspout. This activity was 

located 9 nm northeast of Content Keys, and nearly stationary.



Locations that will be affected include...

Annette Key, Horseshoe Key, Howe Key, and Little Pine Key.



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.



Environmental conditions favor waterspout formation. A waterspout

would most likely appear beneath a dark, flat bottom of a building

cumulus line, just at the hint of rain. If you see a waterspout, stay

away, and call in the report to your Florida Keys National Weather

Service, at 3 0 5 2 9 5 1 3 1 6 extension 3.



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LAT...LON 2500 8115 2485 8101 2470 8135 2471 8136

      2470 8136 2470 8137 2472 8137 2473 8139

      2474 8139 2472 8140 2469 8138 2468 8139

      2478 8146



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