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Short Term Forecast

National Weather Service Key West FL

354 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024



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Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-

Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-

Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to

the reef-

Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal

out to the reef-

Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-

Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge

out 20 NM-

Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of

Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-

Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-

Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge

20 to 60 NM out-

Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of

Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-

Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West

354 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024



.NOW...

Through 500 pm, a line of showers with embedded thunderstorms will 

wax and wane predominantly beyond 30 nm south of the island chain as 

they move east northeastward at 25 to 30 knots. Mariners in the 

vicinity of this activity can expect wind gusts of 30 to 35 knots, 

blinding downpours, and occasional lightning strikes. Stay tuned to 

NOAA weather radio for additional warnings or statements.



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