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Small Craft Advisory 56, NWS Key West, FL

November 9, 2020

NWS Key West, FL issued this small craft advisory at Nov 9, 2020, 10:14 AM EST. It was in force for 59 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 9, 2020, 10:14 AM EST (15:14 UTC)
Expired
Nov 11, 2020, 9:04 PM EST
In force
59 hr
Issued by
NWS Key West, FL

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814 
WHUS72 KKEY 091514
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1014 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

GMZ031-032-035-042>044-052>054-072>074-092200-
/O.CAN.KKEY.TR.W.1029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.201109T1514Z-201109T2200Z/
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-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out
to the reef-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
1014 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 feet. Large seas from the Straits of Florida will
  continue to crash over the Reef tract, although winds and seas
  will subside steadily through the afternoon. 

* WHERE...Straits of Florida east of Halfmoon Shoal, Hawk 
  Channel, Florida Bay and the nearshore Gulf waters.

* WHEN...In effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous conditions
  may result in poor vessel handling and steering response,
  broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on
  slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped
  bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ033-034-055-075-092200-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
1014 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 50 knots.
  Seas 13 to 18 feet, the largest seas northwest of the Dry
  Tortugas. Winds and seas will subside this afternoon and
  overnight.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida west of Halfmoon Shoal, and the Gulf
  waters including the Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until Tuesday
  morning. 

* IMPACTS...A Tropical Storm Warning means that sustained winds of
  34 to 63 knots associated with a tropical storm are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

CLR
10 follow-up statements
097 
WHUS72 KKEY 091819
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
119 PM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

GMZ033-034-055-075-100400-
/O.CAN.KKEY.TR.W.1029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201110T0400Z/
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-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
119 PM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  and seas 10 to 14 feet. 

* WHERE...Gulf waters beyond five fathoms, including the Dry
  Tortugas, and also the Straits of Florida west of Halfmoon Shoal.

* WHEN...In effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous conditions
  may result in poor vessel handling and steering response,
  broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on
  slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped
  bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ031-032-035-042>044-052>054-072>074-100400-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201110T0400Z/
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-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out
to the reef-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
119 PM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds near 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
  and seas 6 to 9 feet. Seas will subside steadily through the 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida east of Halfmoon Shoal, Hawk 
  Channel, Florida Bay and the nearshore Gulf waters.

* WHEN...In effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

CLR
990 
WHUS72 KKEY 100332
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1032 PM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-101145-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201110T1600Z/
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 PM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds near 25 knots. Seas 7 to 9 feet over the
  Straits beyond the Reef, and over the deep waters of the
  southeast Gulf. 

* WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Florida Bay, the
  nearshore Gulf waters, and the deep Gulf waters including the
  Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$
870 
WHUS72 KKEY 100811
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
311 AM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-101600-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201110T1600Z/
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-
311 AM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots today. Seas 6 to 8 feet 
  over the Straits beyond the Reef, and over the deep waters of 
  the southeast Gulf.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Florida Bay, the 
  nearshore Gulf waters, and the deep Gulf waters including the 
  Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$
475 
WHUS72 KKEY 101533
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1033 AM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-102200-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201110T2200Z/
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-
1033 AM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 7 to 8 feet over 
  the Straits beyond the Reef, and over the deep waters of the 
  southeast Gulf.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Florida Bay, the 
  nearshore Gulf waters, and the deep Gulf waters including the 
  Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...In effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

CLR
183 
WHUS72 KKEY 102100
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
400 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

GMZ034-055-075-110600-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201110T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KKEY.TR.W.1029.201110T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
400 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds will increasing to near 35 knots
  with occasional gusts 40 to 45 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Gulf of Mexico including the Dry Tortugas, and the 
  Straits of Florida west of Halfmoon Shoal.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible late tonight through
  Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Moored
  and anchored vessels can expect large tugging forces on lines 
  and anchors. Batten the hatches, reduce windage, and be sure to 
  have a safety plan in place. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ031>033-035-042>044-052>054-072>074-110600-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201111T1000Z/
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 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 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-
400 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds near 25 knots. Seas 7 to 9 feet over the
  Straits of Florida and the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida east of Halfmoon Shoal, Hawk Channel,
  Florida Bay, the nearshore Gulf waters.

* WHEN...In effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

CLR
813 
WHUS72 KKEY 110354
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1054 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

GMZ033-111400-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201111T1000Z/
/O.EXA.KKEY.TR.W.1029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out
and beyond 5 fathoms-
1054 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds near 35 knots with occasional gusts to 40 
  to 45 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 
  60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds expected tonight through 
  Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...A Tropical Storm Warning means that sustained winds 
  of 34 to 63 knots associated with a tropical storm are 
  expected within 36 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ035-044-054-074-111400-
/O.UPG.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201111T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KKEY.GL.W.0005.201111T0354Z-201111T1600Z/
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 west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
1054 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds near 30 knots with frequent
  gusts to 35 knots and seas 5 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to
  Halfmoon Shoal, Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile
  Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms, Straits of Florida
  from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal
  out 60 NM.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or 
  frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. 
  Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and 
  properly equipped vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper
experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel
for gale conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ034-055-075-111400-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
1054 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds will near 35 knots with 
  occasional gusts 40 to 45 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of
  Dry Tortugas out 60 NM, and Gulf of Mexico including Dry
  Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds expected tonight through
  Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...A Tropical Storm Warning means that sustained winds 
  of 34 to 63 knots associated with a tropical storm are 
  expected within 36 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ031-032-042-043-052-053-072-073-111400-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201111T1600Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-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-
1054 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds near 25 knots. Seas 7 to 9 feet over the
  Straits of Florida.

* WHERE...Eastern Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Ocean 
  Reef to west end of Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Bay, and 
  Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile 
  Bridge.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

WLC/LIW/CLR
365 
WHUS72 KKEY 110958
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
458 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

GMZ033-034-055-075-111800-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
458 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 35 to 40 knots with occasional
  gusts up to 45 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west 
  of Dry Tortugas out 60 NM, and Gulf of Mexico including Dry 
  Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel.

* WHEN...Through this morning.

* IMPACTS...A Tropical Storm Warning means that sustained winds of
  34 to 63 knots associated with a tropical storm are expected
  within 36 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ035-044-054-074-111600-
/O.CON.KKEY.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-201111T1600Z/
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 west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
458 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts to
  around 40 knots and seas 8 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to 
  Halfmoon Shoal, Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile 
  Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms, Straits of Florida 
  from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 
  out 60 NM.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or frequent
  gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a
  vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly
  equipped vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper
experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel
for gale conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ031-032-042-043-052-053-072-073-111600-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201111T1600Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-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-
458 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 7 to 9 
  feet over the Straits of Florida.

* WHERE...Eastern Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Ocean 
  Reef to west end of Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Bay, and 
  Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile 
  Bridge.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous conditions
  may result in poor vessel handling and steering response,
  broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on
  slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped
  bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

WLC
781 
WHUS72 KKEY 111538
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1038 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

GMZ035-044-054-074-112200-
/O.EXT.KKEY.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-201111T2200Z/
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 west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
1038 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts to
  around 40 knots and seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to 
  Halfmoon Shoal, Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile 
  Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms, Straits of Florida 
  from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 
  out 60 NM.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or 
  frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. 
  Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and 
  properly equipped vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper
experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel
for gale conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ033-034-055-075-112345-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
1038 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds near 35 knots with occasional
  gusts of 40 knots and seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west 
  of Dry Tortugas out 60 NM, and Gulf of Mexico including Dry 
  Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel.

* WHEN...Through this morning.

* IMPACTS...A Tropical Storm Warning means that sustained winds 
  of 34 to 63 knots associated with a tropical storm are 
  expected within 36 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ031-032-042-043-052-053-072-073-112200-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201111T2200Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-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-
1038 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 7 to 9 
  feet over the Straits of Florida.

* WHERE...Eastern Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Ocean 
  Reef to west end of Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Bay, and 
  Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile 
  Bridge.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$
014 
WHUS72 KKEY 112118
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
418 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

GMZ033-034-055-075-120400-
/O.CAN.KKEY.TR.W.1029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201112T0400Z/
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-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
418 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

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

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 7 to 10
  feet over the deep Gulf Waters.

* WHERE...Gulf waters beyond 5 fathoms including the Dry 
  Tortugas, Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west 
  of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM, and Straits of Florida from 
  Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ035-044-054-074-120400-
/O.CAN.KKEY.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-201111T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201112T0400Z/
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 west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
418 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 8 
  feet over the Straits of Florida.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to 
  Halfmoon Shoal, Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile 
  Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms, Straits of Florida 
  from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 
  out 20 NM, and Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile 
  Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ031-032-042-043-052-053-072-073-120400-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201112T0400Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-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-
418 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds near 20 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet
  over the Straits of Florida.

* WHERE...Eastern Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Ocean 
  Reef to west end of Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Bay, and 
  Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile 
  Bridge.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* IMPACTS...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. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$
005 
WHUS72 KKEY 120204
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
904 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-120315-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-201112T0400Z/
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-
904 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have dropped below Small Craft Advisory criteria, however
small craft should continue to exercise until winds further
decrease.

$$

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 Nov 9, 5:21 AM EST, 4 hours 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 9, 5:21 AM EST, 4 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Key West FL
521 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

.CURRENTLY...
Tropical Storm Eta made landfall at Lower Matecumbe
Key around 11 pm last evening. Since then, it has moved to the
west- northwest overnight and is now centered about 40 miles north
or north- northwest of Key West. The Upper Keys got a thrashing,
with the peak measured wind gust of 71 mph occurring at Carysfort
Reef Light at 938 pm. It is safe to say that Key Largo and all of
the Upper Keys got solid tropical storm conditions. In contrast,
the Lower Keys dodged a bullet with the rain and wind, thanks to
being on the weaker left side of the tropical storm. The Lower
Keys have merely seen a few TS-force wind gusts at most.

We recently changed the Hurricane Warnings to Tropical Storm
Warnings. No hurricane conditions have been observed over the
Keys, and the movement of Eta away from the Keys during the
upcoming day eliminates any future possibility of hurricane
conditions. Nonetheless, Eta has finally attained a small cluster
of deep convection near its center overnight, and the NHC forecast
calls for Eta to slowly strengthen as it moves away from the Keys.
Even though TS conditions are not being observed at this moment
over most of the island chain, the prospect for some strengthening
supports the notion of stepping back to a Tropical Storm Warning
for the entire forecast domain. Through the day ahead, we will be
able to start trimming the TS Warning back from east to west

Will also step back from the Storm Surge Warning, which is meant
to accompany 3+ feet of surge. Instead, the three main tide gages
that we use have observed tidal anomalies of 1-2 feet overnight.
Have therefore changed over to a Coastal Flood Warning. The tide
gages have observed tide levels that are similar to some of this
year's worst king tide episodes.

.SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Wednesday)
Tropical Storm Eta will move west and then southwest tonight. By
the time its center gets about 100-150 miles west-southwest of the
Dry Tortugas, it will sit stationary or move slowly through at
least Wednesday morning. During the time, the Keys will remain in
breezy, confluent southeast flow, and a tail-like feature could
extend off Eta toward the Keys. Against the backdrop of a very
moist air mass, will carry 50-70 percent rain chances.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Sunday)
Later Wednesday into this weekend, Eta is forecast to slowly move
off to the N or NNE through the eastern Gulf while weakening a
little. In its wake, weak high pressure will nose in from the
Atlantic across the FL Peninsula. A little boundary layer drying
is forecast, but the mid-level drying will bring a significant
drop in PW values from Thu night through Saturday. PW values will
start this transition near record moist values for this time of
year. PW values will finish the transition slightly below the
climatological normal. So mid-level drying and the development of
weak high pressure over Florida will lessen convective coverage,
while also eliminating any small threat of thunder. By next
weekend, we will be left with much more common isolated coverage
for weak and low-topped showers.

&&

.MARINE...
Tropical Storm Eta will head west through out deep Gulf waters
this morning. The Pulley Ridge buoy in the southeast Gulf is
currently observing 12-foot seas northwest of Eta's center. As Eta
pulls westward away from the waters this afternoon and tonight,
winds and seas will improve. The Hurricane Warning has been
cancelled and replaced with a Tropical Storm Warning. Even that
will get trimmed back from east to west this afternoon and
tonight.

Eta will turn up stationary or meander slowly over from tonight
through early Wednesday about 100-150 miles west of the Dry
Tortugas. This proximity is what continues to prompt use of the
tropical expressions of uncertainty through Wednesday over our
western waters.

From synopsis, at 4 am EST, the center of Tropical Storm Eta was
about 50 miles north-northwest of Key West. Eta was moving to the
west-northwest at 13 mph. The center will pass north of the Dry
Tortugas this morning, then slow down and meander about 100 to 150
miles west of the Dry Tortugas from tonight through at least
Wednesday morning. This will support fresh to strong southeast
breezes over Keys waters. Eta is forecast to move north then
northeast through the eastern Gulf late this week. In its wake,
weak high pressure will nose in across the Florida Peninsula
around Friday.

&&

.AVIATION...
Tropical Storm Eta is located northwest of Key West and continues to
move away from the island chain. However, outer rainbands will
continue to affect the terminals, producing periods of heavy rain
and gusty winds. The timing of the rainbands is uncertain and
frequent TEMPOs and amendments can be expected. The passing squalls
will cause IFR vis and MVFR cigs, occasionally dropping to IFR cigs.
Winds S-SE at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 to 30 knots,
occasionally higher during stronger cells.

&&

.CLIMATE...
On this date in 2015, the daily record warm low temperature of
81F was recorded at Keys West. This is also the warmest low
temperature ever recorded in November.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Key West  82  78  85  78 / + 90 70 50
Marathon  82  78  84  78 / + 90 70 60

&&

.KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Tropical Storm Warning for FLZ076>078.

     Coastal Flood Warning for FLZ076>078.

GM...Tropical Storm Warning for GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075.

&&

Event Coordinator...Jacobson
Public/Marine/Fire...Haner
Aviation/Nowcasts....SDR/WLC
Data Acquisition.....DR

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Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 9, 4:31 AM EST, 5 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Key West FL
431 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-101100-
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-
431 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Florida Keys and
adjacent coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Tropical Storm Eta is is forecast to move away from the Florida
Keys and into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico today and tonight.

Some impacts from Eta will linger across the Florida Keys today,
but will gradually decrease as Eta moves farther away from the
area. Remaining impacts will include coastal flooding as well as
possible tropical storm force winds, occurring mainly in gusts
with passing showers or squalls. Also, locally heavy rainfall will
be possible today, and an isolated tornado will remain possible
this morning.

Water levels have risen at some locations across the Keys during the
night due to strong winds associated with Eta. Coastal flooding is
ongoing in both the bayside and oceanside of the Upper Keys, and is
likely this morning across bayside portions of the Lower Keys as well.
Water levels will range up to 2 feet above the recent high tides.
Coastal flooding will continue through the high tide cycle this
morning, then should gradually decrease during the midday and afternoon
hours. Due to the movement of Eta away from the Keys, the Storm Surge
Warning has been cancelled and replaced with a Coastal Flood Warning.

Tropical storm force winds of 40 to 50 mph will remain possible across
the Keys today, mainly in gusts associated with showers and squalls.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be possible across
the Keys during the next few days. This may aggravate saltwater
flooding today, and also cause minor flooding in areas not impacted by
saltwater inundation.

Isolated tornadoes will be possible as Eta moves away from the Keys
this morning.

Once Tropical Storm Eta moves farther westward into the Gulf of
Mexico later today or this evening, Small Craft Advisories will be
needed for all of the Keys coastal waters to replace the current
Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

Tropical Storm Eta is forecast to intensify into a hurricane and
move slowly northward over the eastern Gulf of Mexico from
Tuesday through Friday. This will maintain fresh to strong
southerly breezes and continued large seas across the Keys
coastal waters. Small Craft Advisories will likely be needed from
Tuesday through at least Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Nov 9, 9:30 AM EST, 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
930 AM EST MON NOV 9 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0929 PM     TROPICAL STORM   4 SSW JEWFISH CREEK BRI 25.13N 80.40W
11/08/2020                   UPPER KEYS IN MONR FL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            *** 1 INJ *** A REPORT WAS RELAYED FROM THE MONROE COUNTY
            EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER OF A LARGE BANYAN TREE DOWN
            ON A HOUSE ON TRANSYLVANIA AVENUE NEAR MILE MARKER 103 IN
            NORTH KEY LARGO, IN ASSOCIATION WITH TROPICAL STORM ETA.
            MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE WAS REPORTED, WITH
            ONE MINOR INJURY.

0956 PM     MARINE TSTM WIND 2 SW GRASSY KEY         24.74N 80.98W
11/08/2020  E42.00 MPH       MIDDLE KEYS IN MON FL   MESONET

            A WIND GUST OF 36 KNOTS, OR 42 MPH, WAS OBSERVED AT THE
            WEATHERFLOW MESONET STATION AT CRAWL KEY AT 0956 PM EST.

1210 AM     STORM SURGE      6 SSW JEWFISH CREEK BRI 25.10N 80.42W
11/09/2020  U0.00 FT         UPPER KEYS IN MONR FL   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            SALTWATER FLOODING REPORTED BY MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
            IN NEIGHBORHOODS OCEANSIDE NEAR MILE MARKER 101,
            PREVENTING ACCESS TO HOMES.

1212 AM     TROPICAL STORM   5 SW KEY LARGO          25.05N 80.50W
11/09/2020                   GMZ031             FL   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            POWER LINES DOWN ON A HOUSE NEAR MILE MARKER 95
            OCEANSIDE.

0341 AM     TROPICAL STORM   1 S KEY LARGO           25.09N 80.44W
11/09/2020                   UPPER KEYS IN MONR FL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED MULTIPLE ROADBLOCKS OR PARTIAL
            ROADBLOCKS OF US 1 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 99 AND 103 DUE TO
            DOWNED TREES.

0349 AM     TROPICAL STORM   1 ESE KEY LARGO         25.10N 80.43W
11/09/2020                   UPPER KEYS IN MONR FL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            MONROE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPUTY REPORTED A DOWNED WOODEN
            STRUCTURE BILLBOARD, PARTIALLY BLOCKING NORTHBOUND LANES
            OF US 1. THIS DAMAGE WAS ALSO REPORTED BY A TRAINED
            SPOTTER AT AN EARLIER UNKNOWN TIME.

0535 AM     STORM SURGE      SW JEWFISH CREEK BRIDGE 25.18N 80.39W
11/09/2020  U0.00 FT         UPPER KEYS IN MONR FL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            MONROE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPUTY REPORTED THAT GILBERTS
            RESORT IN KEY LARGO WAS COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY
            SALTWATER FLOODING, BLOCKING ACCESS VIA THE US 1 EXIT
            RAMPS.

&&

ROSS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 9, 4:05 AM ESTCoastal Flood WarningKEYMonroe10 hr
Nov 9, 8:00 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementKEYMonroe4 days
Nov 9, 2:01 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryKEYMonroe38 hr
Nov 9, 3:19 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningKEY56 min
Nov 9, 4:10 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningKEY65 min

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Sources

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