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Small Craft Advisory 44, NWS Key West, FL

October 27, 2017

NWS Key West, FL issued this small craft advisory at Oct 27, 2017, 4:57 PM EDT. It was in force for 66 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2017, 4:57 PM EDT (20:57 UTC)
Expired
Oct 30, 2017, 10:32 AM EDT
In force
66 hr
Issued by
NWS Key West, FL

The text

As transmitted.

410 
WHUS72 KKEY 272057
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
457 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

GMZ052>055-072>075-280500-
/O.NEW.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.171027T2057Z-171028T0900Z/
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 HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 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-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
457 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN KEY WEST HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR THE STRAITS OF FLORIDA FOR INCREASING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO NEAR 20 KNOTS
  TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS INCREASING TO 7 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

KN
14 follow-up statements
906 
WHUS72 KKEY 280223
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
1023 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

GMZ033>035-042>044-280900-
/O.EXA.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171028T0900Z/
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 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-
1023 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN KEY WEST HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY. 

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ052>055-072>075-280900-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171028T0900Z/
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 HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 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-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
1023 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS INCREASING TO 7 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
559 
WHUS72 KKEY 280334
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
1134 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

GMZ072-073-281145-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171028T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KKEY.TR.W.1018.171028T0334Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
1134 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN KEY WEST HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL
STORM WARNING FOR THE EASTERN PORTION OF THE FLORIDA STRAITS. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS WILL INCREASE
  TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS THIS EVENING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS WILL BUILD TO AS HIGH AS 10 FEET THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

GMZ033>035-042>044-052>055-074-075-280900-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171028T0900Z/
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 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 HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS OUT 20 NM-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO SOUTH OF
HALFMOON SHOAL 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
1134 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS
  WILL PREVAIL TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 7 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
BS
963 
WHUS72 KKEY 280811
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
411 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

GMZ072-073-281500-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
411 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE TODAY. TROPICAL
  STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT.  

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 14 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF
  STREAM TONIGHT.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

GMZ031-032-281500-
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171029T0900Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
411 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN KEY WEST HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR THE COASTAL WATERS OF FLORIDA BAY. 

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS
  WILL PREVAIL TODAY.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ033>035-042>044-052>055-074-075-281500-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171029T0900Z/
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 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 HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS OUT 20 NM-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO SOUTH OF
HALFMOON SHOAL 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
411 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25
  KNOTS WILL PREVAIL TODAY.  

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
BS
142 
WHUS72 KKEY 281036
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
636 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

GMZ042-043-052-053-281500-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171029T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KKEY.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
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-
636 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN KEY WEST HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL
STORM WARNING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25
  KNOTS WILL PREVAIL TODAY. TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE
  TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF STREAM
  TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

GMZ072-073-281500-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
636 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE TODAY. TROPICAL 
  STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 14 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF 
  STREAM TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

GMZ031>035-044-054-055-074-075-281500-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171029T0900Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO SOUTH OF
HALFMOON SHOAL 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
636 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25 
  KNOTS WILL PREVAIL TODAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
BS
293 
WHUS72 KKEY 281450
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
1050 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

GMZ042-043-052-053-072-073-282300-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
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 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-
1050 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25 
  KNOTS WILL PREVAIL TODAY. TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE 
  POSSIBLE TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF 
  STREAM TODAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

GMZ031>035-044-054-055-074-075-282300-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171029T0900Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO SOUTH OF
HALFMOON SHOAL 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
1050 AM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25 
  KNOTS WILL PREVAIL TODAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF 
  STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

APA
340 
WHUS72 KKEY 282115
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
515 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

GMZ042-043-052-053-072-073-290515-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
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 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-
515 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS WILL INCREASE
  TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TONIGHT. TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE 
  POSSIBLE TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF 
  STREAM TODAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

GMZ031>035-044-054-055-074-075-290515-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171029T0900Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO SOUTH OF
HALFMOON SHOAL 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
515 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25 
  KNOTS WILL PREVAIL TODAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF 
  STREAM. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
197 
WHUS72 KKEY 290326
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
1126 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

GMZ042-043-052-053-072-073-290900-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
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 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-
1126 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS OF 25 TO 35
  KNOTS WILL PREVAIL OVERNIGHT. 
 
* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF STREAM. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

GMZ031>035-044-054-055-074-075-290900-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171029T2100Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO SOUTH OF
HALFMOON SHOAL 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
1126 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED EAST TO SOUTHEAST SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25
  KNOTS WILL PREVAIL OVERNIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF STREAM. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
BS
556 
WHUS72 KKEY 290816
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
416 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

GMZ042-043-291500-
/O.CAN.KKEY.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171030T0300Z/
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-
416 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN KEY WEST HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR THE EASTERN AND CENTRAL PORTIONS OF HAWK CHANNEL. THE
TROPICAL STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...SUSTAINED NORTHWEST TO NORTH SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25
  KNOTS...WITH FREQUENT GUSTS NEAR 30 KNOTS...WILL PREVAIL TODAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 7 FEET EXPECTED IN HAWK CHANNEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ052-053-072-073-291500-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.171029T1200Z-171030T0300Z/
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 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-
416 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED NORTHWEST TO NORTH SURFACE WINDS NEAR 25
  KNOTS...WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS...WILL PREVAIL
  THIS MORNING.  

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ031>035-044-054-055-074-075-291500-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171030T0300Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO SOUTH OF
HALFMOON SHOAL 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
416 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED NORTHWEST TO NORTH SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25
  KNOTS...WITH FREQUENT GUSTS NEAR 30 KNOTS...WILL PREVAIL TODAY.  
 
* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
BS
514 
WHUS72 KKEY 291150
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
750 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

GMZ052-053-072-073-292000-
/O.CAN.KKEY.TR.W.1018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.171029T1200Z-171030T0300Z/
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 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-
750 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN KEY WEST HAS CANCELLED THE
TROPICAL STORM WARNING. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH
  OCCASIONAL GUSTS NEAR 30 KNOTS WILL PREVAIL TODAY.  

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF 
  STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ031>035-042>044-054-055-074-075-292000-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171030T0300Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 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 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 WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO SOUTH OF
HALFMOON SHOAL 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
750 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED NORTHWEST TO NORTH SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25
  KNOTS...WITH GUSTS NEAR 30 KNOTS...WILL PREVAIL TODAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF 
  STREAM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

APA
592 
WHUS72 KKEY 291756
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
156 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-300200-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171030T0300Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 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 HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 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-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
156 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED NORTHWEST TO NORTH SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25 
  KNOTS...WITH GUSTS NEAR 30 KNOTS...WILL PREVAIL TODAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET EXPECTED IN THE GULF 
  STREAM. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
665 
WHUS72 KKEY 292019
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
419 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-300300-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171030T0300Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 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 HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 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-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
419 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED NORTHWEST TO NORTH SURFACE WINDS OF 20 TO 25
  KNOTS...WITH GUSTS NEAR 30 KNOTS...WILL PREVAIL TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 9 FEET ARE EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF
  THE GULF STREAM AND THE OUTER WATERS OF MAINLAND MONROE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

APA
529 
WHUS72 KKEY 300234
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
1034 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-300900-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171030T0900Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 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 HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 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-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
1034 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED NORTHWEST TO NORTH SURFACE WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS
  WILL DECREASE ACROSS MOST KEYS WATERS OVERNIGHT.
 
* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 8 FEET ARE EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF
  THE GULF STREAM AND THE OUTER WATERS OF MAINLAND MONROE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
714 
WHUS72 KKEY 300800
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
400 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

GMZ031>035-042>044-300900-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171030T0900Z/
FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND
BUTTONWOOD SOUND-
BAYSIDE AND GULF SIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE
BRIDGE-
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 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-
400 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN KEY WEST HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

ALTHOUGH THE ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELED, MARINERS IN THESE WATERS
WILL STILL NEED TO EXERCISE CAUTION FOR NORTH WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND
20 KNOTS. SEAS BETWEEN 2 AND 4 FEET IN HAWK CHANNEL WILL STILL
RESULT IN CHOPPY TO ROUGH CONDITIONS. 

$$

GMZ052>055-072>075-301500-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171030T1500Z/
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 HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 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-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
400 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...SUSTAINED NORTH SURFACE WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS WILL
  DECREASE ACROSS ALL KEYS WATERS BY AFTERNOON

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS AS HIGH AS 8 FEET WILL CONTINUE WITHIN 
  PORTIONS OF THE GULF STREAM, MAINLY ACROSS THE WESTERN STRAITS, 
  BEFORE SUBSIDING THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
OR SEAS OF 7 FEET OR GREATER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE WITH SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

FUTTERMAN
567 
WHUS72 KKEY 301432
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
1032 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

GMZ052>055-072>075-301545-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-171030T1500Z/
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 HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 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-
STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM HALFMOON SHOAL TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY
TORTUGAS 20 TO 60 NM OUT-
1032 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN KEY WEST HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THE REST OF
THE MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON.

$$


KN

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Key West, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Oct 27, 4:40 PM EDT, 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 27, 4:40 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Key West FL
440 PM EDT Fri Oct 27 2017

.DISCUSSION...
Early this afternoon, satellite imagery showed cloudiness
filtering from the east and south into the Straits of Florida and
the Upper and Middle Keys. However, no precipitation accompanied
these as depicted by the local Doppler radar, which remained rain
free. As the day warmed up, temperatures reached the near 80
degrees across the Florida Keys with winds from the northeast at
10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 to 25 mph.

.FORECAST...
A high pressure over the northeast coast of United States this
afternoon will move northeast tonight. A low pressure north of
Honduras, with an 80% chance of formation during the next 48 hours
is expected to move over western central Cuba Saturday night and
move over the Cay Sal area after Saturday midnight and reach the
northwest Bahamas Sunday morning. Impacts for the Florida Keys
continue to be heavy rainfall, causing street and low-lying areas
flooding, strong thunderstorms, and gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph
tomorrow Saturday into Saturday night.

By Sunday afternoon, the tropical disturbance should be east of
the northwest Bahamas and a cold front will sweep south over South
Florida and the Keys. Temperatures and dew points will drop again
to the mid 60s and mid 50s, respectively on Monday morning.
Weather conditions should stay quiet from Sunday afternoon thru
Monday as a high pressure builds over the southeast United States.
After that, minimal amounts of moisture (less than one inch of
PWAT) are expected for the local area, returning to an inch and a
half after Wednesday. Temperatures will slowly return to normal,
with highs near 80 degrees for the last part of the work week.

&&

.MARINE...
Winds will pick up tonight and Saturday as an area of low pressure
approaches the Florida Keys. A Small Craft Advisory will be in
effect tonight for the Straits as this system lifts north into our
waters. Elsewhere, caution should be exercise by small craft
operators. However, advisories will likely be necessary this
weekend for all the coastal waters.

&&

.AVIATION...
Until 12z/28th, clouds based at 045-050 will overspread our region
late this afternoon and especially tonight, with ceilings near 045
lowering to near 030 after 06z. Thereafter, areas of rain will move
northward and affect our airport terminals between 06 and 09z.
Northeast to east winds of 10 to 15 knots with gusts near 20 knots,
before turning southeast before noon.

&&

.CLIMATE...
In 1937, the daily record low temperature of 62 degrees was
recorded in Key West. Temperature records date back to 1862.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Key West  75  82  76  82 / 60 90 90 40
Marathon  76  82  76  83 / 60 90 90 40

&&

.KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory for GMZ052>055-072>075.

&&

Public/Marine/Fire...KN
Aviation/Nowcasts....APA
Data Collection......Chesser

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Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 27, 5:31 AM EDT, 11 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Key West FL
531 AM EDT Fri Oct 27 2017

FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-281000-
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-
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 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 Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 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-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
531 AM EDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL LIKELY SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...
...A FEW STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS AND ADJACENT
COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time for today.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible along the
Florida Keys, as well as over nearshore and offshore waters
surrounding the island chain tonight. The primary thunderstorm
hazards will be wind gusts near 40 mph and cloud to surface
lightning strikes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Scattered thunderstorms are possible along the Florida Keys, as
well as over nearshore and offshore waters adjacent to the island
chain Saturday and Saturday night. The primary thunderstorm
hazards will be wind gusts near 50 mph, locally heavy rainfall,
and cloud to surface lightning strikes.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible along the Florida Keys, as
well as over nearshore and offshore waters surrounding the island
chain Sunday. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts
near 40 mph and cloud to surface lightning strikes.

A Small Craft Advisory will likely be required for the coastal
waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Saturday and Saturday
night. A Small Craft Advisory may be required for the coastal
waters of Florida Bay Saturday and Saturday night. A Small Craft
Advisory will likely be required for all Keys coastal waters
Sunday and Sunday night. A Small Craft Advisory may be required
for all Keys coastal waters Monday morning.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time for Monday afternoon
through Tuesday.

A Small Craft Advisory may be required for the coastal waters of
the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Tuesday night through Wednesday
night.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time for Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today and tonight, but could
be needed Saturday and Saturday night.

BS

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Small Craft Advisories in Florida, 2017Every small craft advisory in 2017

Sources

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