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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

230 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026



GMZ032-071930-

230 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026



...CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR WATERSPOUTS...



The areas affected include...

Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile

Bridge...



At 229 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a 

strong thunderstorm, capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts 

near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Horseshoe Key. The 

thunderstorm was nearly stationary.



Locations that will be affected include...

John Sawyer Bank Light and Channel Key Pass Light.



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 2498 8100 2481 8091 2472 8122 2485 8131



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