Loading the public record…
Loading the public record…
OFFICIAL · Severe weather
Observed · Updated
The areas affected include... Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms... Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... At 1222 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 9 nm north of Smith Shoal Light, moving northwest at 10 knots. Locations that will be affected include... Smith Shoal Light. 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.
Location 24.872, -81.965. ARC Warning did not create the underlying report.
OFFICIAL
nwsMarine Weather Statement issued October 11 at 12:23PM EDT by NWS Key West FL