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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

346 AM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026



GMZ033-035-210815-

346 AM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER SMITH SHOAL LIGHT...



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 345 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a 

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

This thunderstorm was located over Smith Shoal Light, moving west at

10 knots.



Locations that will be affected include...

Marquesas Keys, Smith Shoal Light, Northwest Channel Buoy 1, and

Cottrell 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.



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LAT...LON 2479 8184 2461 8185 2460 8192 2461 8192

      2460 8196 2458 8210 2459 8212 2458 8211

      2457 8211 2457 8214 2459 8214 2460 8213

      2460 8214 2484 8213



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