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Small Craft Advisory 8, NWS Key West, FL

January 24, 2018

NWS Key West, FL issued this small craft advisory at Jan 24, 2018, 4:29 PM EST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 24, 2018, 4:29 PM EST (21:29 UTC)
Expired
Jan 29, 2018, 9:57 AM EST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Key West, FL

The text

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599 
WHUS72 KKEY 242129
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
429 PM EST Wed Jan 24 2018

GMZ032>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-250330-
/O.NEW.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.180124T2129Z-180125T1000Z/
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-
429 PM EST Wed Jan 24 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR INCREASING WINDS TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a Small Craft
Advisory for the coastal waters of the extreme southeastern Gulf
of Mexico, Hawk Channel, and Straits of Florida.

* WINDS...North to northeast winds are expected to increase
  gradually through tonight, reaching 20 to 25 knots by late.

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas will build gradually through tonight, reaching
  7 feet in the Straits of Florida by late.

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.
&&

$$
20 follow-up statements
960 
WHUS72 KKEY 250324
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1024 PM EST Wed Jan 24 2018

GMZ032>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-250930-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180125T1000Z/
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-
1024 PM EST Wed Jan 24 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR INCREASING WINDS...

* WINDS...North to northeast winds are expected to increase
  gradually overnight, reaching 20 to 25 knots by late. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas will build gradually overnight, reaching 7 
  feet in the Straits of Florida by late. 

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. 
&&

$$

Kasper
381 
WHUS72 KKEY 250930
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
430 AM EST Thu Jan 25 2018

GMZ031-251730-
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180125T2200Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
430 AM EST Thu Jan 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a Small Craft
Advisory for Florida Bay.

* WINDS...North to northeast winds near 20 knots this morning.
 
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. 
&&

$$

GMZ032>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-251730-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180125T2200Z/
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-
430 AM EST Thu Jan 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...North to northeast winds will be in the 20 to 25 knot
  range, with the highest winds over the Florida Straits. Winds
  are expected to strengthen further tonight and Friday.

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas will build today and tonight, reaching as high
  as 12 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. 
&&

$$
117 
WHUS72 KKEY 251512
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1012 AM EST Thu Jan 25 2018

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-252315-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180126T1600Z/
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-
1012 AM EST Thu Jan 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...Mostly northeast winds of 20 to 25 knots with occasional
  gusts near 30 knots can be expected across most of Keys coastal
  waters for the balance of today. 
 
* WAVES/SEAS...Seas will build reaching as high as 9 feet in 
  portions of 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
077 
WHUS72 KKEY 252129
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
429 PM EST Thu Jan 25 2018

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-260330-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180126T1600Z/
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-
429 PM EST Thu Jan 25 2018

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

* WINDS...Northeast to east winds will increase to near 25 knots
  with occasional gusts near 35 knots on the Reef Tract and the 
  Straits of Florida, and near 25 knots north of the island chain 
  tonight. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas will continue to build and reach as high as 
  12 feet in portions of 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
673 
WHUS72 KKEY 260330
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1030 PM EST Thu Jan 25 2018

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-260930-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180126T1600Z/
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-
1030 PM EST Thu Jan 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...Northeast to east winds near 25 knots with occasional
  gusts near 35 knots are expected along the Florida Reef tract
  and Straits of Florida overnight. Northeast winds near 25 knots
  are expected across Hawk Channel, Florida Bay, and the extreme
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas will build to around 12 feet in the Gulf
  Stream. Seas will build to around 8 feet in the extreme
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico.  

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. 
&&

$$

Kasper
450 
WHUS72 KKEY 260927
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
427 AM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-261600-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180126T1600Z/
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-
427 AM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

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

* WINDS...Northeast to east winds near 25 knots with frequent
  gusts 30 to 35 knots are expected along the Florida Reef tract
  and across the Straits of Florida today. Elsewhere, northeast 
  to east winds 20 to 25 knots are expected. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas will build to 14 feet in the Gulf Stream. 
  Seas will build to around 8 feet in the extreme southeastern 
  Gulf of Mexico. 

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. 
&&

$$

CLR
721 
WHUS72 KKEY 261532
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1032 AM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-262200-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180127T0400Z/
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-
1032 AM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

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

* WINDS...Northeast to east winds near 25 knots with frequent 
  gusts 30 to 35 knots are expected along the Florida Reef tract 
  and across the Straits of Florida today. Elsewhere, northeast 
  to east winds 20 to 25 knots are expected. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas will build to 14 feet in the Gulf Stream. 
  Seas will build to around 8 feet in the extreme southeastern 
  Gulf of Mexico. 

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
264 
WHUS72 KKEY 262132
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
432 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-270400-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180127T1000Z/
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-
432 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

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

* WINDS...East winds near 25 knots with frequent gusts 30 to 35 
  knots are expected along the Florida Reef tract and across the 
  Straits of Florida today. Elsewhere, northeast to east winds 20 
  to 25 knots are expected. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas will build to 14 feet in the Gulf Stream. Seas
  will build to around 8 feet in the extreme southeastern Gulf of
  Mexico. 

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. 
&&

$$
689 
WHUS72 KKEY 270330
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1030 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-271000-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180127T1000Z/
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-
1030 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

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

* WINDS...East winds near 25 knots with frequent gusts 30 to 35
  knots are expected along the Florida Reef tract and across the
  Straits of Florida overnight. Elsewhere, northeast to east 
  winds 20 to 25 knots are expected. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up 15 feet in the Gulf Stream will continue
  overnight. Seas will up to 8 feet can be expected in the 
  extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico. 

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. 
&&

$$
112 
WHUS72 KKEY 270457
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1157 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

GMZ052>055-072>075-271000-
/O.UPG.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180127T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KKEY.GL.W.0001.180127T0457Z-180127T1000Z/
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-
1157 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT...

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a Gale
Warning. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 30 to 35 knots are expected across
  the Straits of Florida overnight. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 15 feet in the Gulf Stream will 
  continue overnight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ031>035-042>044-271000-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180127T1000Z/
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-
1157 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2018

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

* WINDS...East winds near 25 knots with frequent gusts 30 to 35
  knots are expected along the Florida Reef tract. Elsewhere, 
  northeast to east winds 20 to 25 knots are expected. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 8 feet can be expected in the extreme 
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico. 

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. 
&&

$$

CLR
381 
WHUS72 KKEY 270929
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
429 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

GMZ052>055-072>075-271600-
/O.EXT.KKEY.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180127T1600Z/
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-
429 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...Sustained east winds near 30 knots with frequent gusts
  near 35 knots are expected across the Straits of Florida this
  morning.

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 15 feet in the Gulf Stream will persist
  this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ031>035-042>044-271600-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180127T1600Z/
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-
429 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

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

* WINDS...East winds near 25 knots with frequent gusts near 30
  knots are expected in Hawk Channel and in the extreme 
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Elsewhere, northeast to east winds 
  20 to 25 knots are expected.

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 8 feet can be expected in the extreme
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico, with seas up to 7 feet along the
  Florida Reef tract.
  

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. 
&&

$$

CLR
059 
WHUS72 KKEY 271525
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1025 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

GMZ052>055-072>075-272200-
/O.EXT.KKEY.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180127T2200Z/
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-
1025 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE STRAITS OF FLORIDA...

* WINDS...Sustained east winds near 30 knots with frequent gusts
  near 35 knots are expected across the Straits of Florida this
  late this morning and afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 15 feet in the Gulf Stream will persist
  through this afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ031>035-042>044-272200-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180127T2200Z/
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-
1025 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

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

* WINDS...East winds near 25 knots with frequent gusts near 30 
  knots are expected in Hawk Channel and in the extreme 
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Elsewhere, northeast to east 
  winds 20 to 25 knots are expected. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 8 feet can be expected in the extreme 
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico, with seas up to 7 feet along the 
  Florida Reef tract. 

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
442 
WHUS72 KKEY 272127
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
427 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

GMZ052>055-072>075-280400-
/O.CAN.KKEY.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180127T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180128T0400Z/
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-
427 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW EFFECT FOR THE STRAITS OF FLORIDA...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a Small Craft
Advisory for the Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to 20 nautical
miles west of Dry Tortugas out 60 nautical miles. The Gale 
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...East winds 25 to 30 knots are expected in the Straits of
  Florida tonight. 
 
* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 13 feet can be 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>044-280400-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180128T0400Z/
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-
427 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS EFFECT...

* WINDS...East winds 20 to 25 knots are expected in Hawk Channel
  and in the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Elsewhere, east
  winds near 20 knots are expected.

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 7 feet can be expected in the extreme
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico amd along the Florida Reef tract. 

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/JR
300 
WHUS72 KKEY 280328
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1028 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

GMZ031-032-035-280430-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180128T0400Z/
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 of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
1028 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Key West has cancelled the Small
Craft Advisory for Florida Bay and the adjacent Gulf of Mexico 
waters inside of 5 fathoms.

Small craft should continue to use caution for east winds 15 to 
20 knots overnight.

$$

GMZ033-034-042>044-052>055-072>075-281000-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180128T1000Z/
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-
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-
1028 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2018

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

* WINDS...East winds 25 to 30 knots are expected in the Straits of
  Florida. East winds 20 to 25 knots are expected in Hawk Channel
  and in the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 13 feet can be expected in the Gulf
  Stream, with seas up to 7 feet in the extreme southeastern Gulf
  of Mexico amd along the Florida Reef tract. 

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. 
&&

$$
064 
WHUS72 KKEY 280929
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
429 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2018

GMZ033-034-281030-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180128T1000Z/
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-
429 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Key West has cancelled the Small
Craft Advisory. 

$$

GMZ042>044-052>055-072>075-281600-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180128T1600Z/
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-
429 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2018

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

* WINDS...East to southeast winds 20 to 25 knots are expected in 
  the Straits of Florida and Hawk Channel. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 11 feet can be 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. 
&&

$$

CLR
813 
WHUS72 KKEY 281520
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1020 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2018

GMZ042>044-052>055-072>075-282200-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180128T2200Z/
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-
1020 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...East to southeast winds 20 to 25 knots are expected in
  the Straits of Florida, and near 20 knots in Hawk Channel. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 10 feet can be 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. 
&&

$$
493 
WHUS72 KKEY 282136
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
436 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2018

GMZ042>044-052>055-072>075-290400-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180129T1000Z/
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-
436 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2018

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

* WINDS...East to southeast winds 20 to 25 knots are expected in
  the Straits of Florida, and near 20 knots in Hawk Channel this
  evening.
 
* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 9 feet can be expected in the Gulf
  Stream, and up to 5 feet along the reef tract this evening.

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. 
&&

$$
658 
WHUS72 KKEY 290318
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1018 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2018

GMZ042>044-052>055-072>075-291000-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180129T1000Z/
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-
1018 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2018

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

* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots are expected in the
  Straits of Florida, and near 20 knots in Hawk Channel overnight.
 
* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 9 feet can be expected in the Straits of
  Florida, and up to 5 feet along the reef tract this evening. 

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. 
&&

$$
384 
WHUS72 KKEY 290919
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
419 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

GMZ042>044-291030-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180129T1000Z/
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-
419 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Key West has cancelled the Small
Craft Advisory for Hawk Channel. However, Small Craft Should
Exercise Caution in Hawk Channel until winds and seas subside.

$$

GMZ052>055-072>075-291530-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180129T1600Z/
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 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WINDS...Southeast to south winds near 20 knots are expected
  early, with diminishing winds later this morning.

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas up to 7 feet are expected in the Straits of
  Florida early, with subsiding seas later this morning.

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. 
&&

$$

Kasper
182 
WHUS72 KKEY 291457
MWWKEY

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
957 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

GMZ052>055-072>075-291600-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180129T1600Z/
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-
957 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Key West has cancelled the Small
Craft Advisory. 

$$

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 Jan 24, 2:55 PM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 24, 2:55 PM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Key West FL
255 PM EST Wed Jan 24 2018

.DISCUSSION...
.CURRENTLY...
Under variably cloudy skies and mainly northeast winds of around
10 mph, temperatures are in the lower to mid 70s along the Florida
Keys. Meanwhile, local radars are only detecting a few patches of
sprinkles on the outer waters beyond 20 nm southeast of the Middle
Keys. Surface wise, a trough of low pressure is aligned about 20
to 30 nm southeast of the island chain, with an expansive
continental ridge of high pressure extending from the south
central United States and across the entire Gulf of Mexico and the
Florida peninsula. On our marine district, winds vary from calm at
Long Key Light to 12 and 13 knots at Pulaski Shoal Light and
Molasses Reef Light respectively.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Saturday)
A large region of high pressure centered over eastern Texas and
Louisiana will migrate swiftly eastward and intensify over the
extreme southeast United States and the Carolinas over the next
couple of days. Because of a progressive and zonal movement
throughout the troposphere, mid and upper level ascent will remain
well north of our county warning area while the frontal boundary
over south Florida loses its identity tonight. In addition, the
trough in the Straits of Florida will be pressed southward and
away from the Florida keys. However, low level confluence within
an increasing, albeit shallow north to northeast trajectory will
prompt 20 percent pops from the Reef Tract northward and 30
percent pops in the Florida Straits. Thereafter, increasing low
level moisture flux and confluence combined with an eroding stable
layer near 700 mb will warrant a gradual increase in pops through
the period. High temperatures will range from the lower 70s on
Thursday to the upper 70s on Saturday. Lows will vary from the mid
60s tonight and Thursday night to near 70 degrees Saturday
morning. And finally, breezy to windy conditions can be expected
through the period.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Wednesday)
The persistent western Atlantic ridge axis lying across the
Florida peninsula will likely retreat well eastward, as a cold
front races eastward through the Gulf of Mexico. Medium range
guidance is in fairly good agreement with the cold front passing
through our region on Monday with cooler and drier air to follow
well into next week. But until then, low level confluence and
minor large scale ascent will prompt medium range chance pops to
be retained until at least Sunday morning, before only dime pops
will be inserted beginning Sunday night. Above normal temperatures
will return to average with daytime highs generally in the mid 70s
and overnight lows in the mid 60s.

&&

.MARINE...
A substantial, albeit gradual wind surge from west to east will
overspread our marine district by early Thursday morning and
persist for the balance of this week and into the weekend.
Subsequently, a Small Craft Advisory will be inserted for all Keys
coastal waters except Florida Bay.

&&

.AVIATION...
Tonight: VFR conditions return to both the KEYW and KMTH island
terminals. Short lived MVFR cigs will be after 0600Z. Surface winds
from 030 degrees will average 10-13 knots thru 02 or 03Z then
increase to between 15-17 knots with gusts over 25 knots.

&&

.CLIMATE...
In 2003, Key West a high temperature of 56 degrees and a low
temperature of 45 degrees, both were recorded in Key West.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Key West 66 72 67 74 / 20 10 10 10
Marathon 66 73 66 74 / 20 10 10 10

&&

.KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory for GM032>035-042>044-052>072>075.

&&

Public/Marine/Fire...APA
Aviation/Nowcasts....DAF

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 24, 6:09 AM EST, 10 hours 20 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Key West FL
609 AM EST Wed Jan 24 2018

FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-251100-
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-
609 AM EST Wed Jan 24 2018

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

A dense fog advisory is in effect for the coastal waters of the
Gulf of Mexico due to areas of sea fog reducing the visibility to
near one half of a mile this morning.

A small craft advisory will likely be required for Florida Keys
coastal waters tonight.

Otherwise, no hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

A Small Craft Advisory will likely be required for Florida Keys
waters Thursday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Key West, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 24, 4:34 AM ESTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryKEY6 hr

Nearby

Small Craft Advisories in Florida, 2018Every small craft advisory in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.