####018001236#### FPUS72 KKEY 230937 NOWKEY Short Term Forecast National Weather Service Key West FL 537 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024 GMZ033>035-044-054-055-075-231100- Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms- Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 537 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024 .NOW... Through 700 am, scattered showers and thunderstorms will be found west of Rebecca Shoal including the waters around the Dry Tortugas. These showers are moving northeast at 25 to 30 knots. Mariners in the vicinity of this activity can expect wind gusts up to 35 knots, blinding downpours, and occasional lightning strikes. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for additional warnings or statements. $$ AJP