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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

409 AM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026



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409 AM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR AND EAST OF 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 409 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a

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

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

10 knots.



Locations that will be affected include...

Smith Shoal 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.



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LAT...LON 2486 8181 2468 8182 2464 8211 2491 8210



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