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Small Craft Advisory 27, NWS Key West, FL

July 4, 2021

NWS Key West, FL issued this small craft advisory at Jul 4, 2021, 8:27 PM EDT. It was in force for 56 hr.

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Issued
Jul 4, 2021, 8:27 PM EDT (00:27 UTC)
Expired
Jul 7, 2021, 4:27 AM EDT
In force
56 hr
Issued by
NWS Key West, FL

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754 
WHUS72 KKEY 050027
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
827 PM EDT Sun Jul 4 2021

GMZ032>035-043-044-053>055-073>075-051200-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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 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 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 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-
827 PM EDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Winds increasing to 30 to 45 knots with gusts up to 60
  knots. Seas building to as high as 8 to 11 feet in Hawk 
  Channel, 13 to 18 feet in the Straits of Florida, and up to 12 
  feet in the deeper waters of the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Craig Key to 
  Halfmoon Shoal, and Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds expected from Monday 
  afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds will cause hazardous seas 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ052-072-051200-
/O.NEW.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.210705T0027Z-210705T1200Z/
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
827 PM EDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to 25 to 30 knots with gusts 
  35 to 40 knots. Seas building to 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern Straits of Florida.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, In Effect. For the Tropical
  Storm Watch, Tropical storm force winds possible from Monday 
  afternoon until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ031-042-051200-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
827 PM EDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts
  near 35 knots. Seas building to 4 to 7 feet in Hawk Channel.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key, and Florida 
  Bay.

* WHEN...Tropical storm force winds possible from Monday 
  afternoon until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Jacobson
10 follow-up statements
172 
WHUS72 KKEY 050434
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1234 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

GMZ032>035-043-044-053>055-073>075-051200-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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 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 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 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-
1234 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Winds increasing to 30 to 45 knots with gusts up to 60
  knots. Seas building to as high as 8 to 12 feet in Hawk 
  Channel, 13 to 18 feet in the Straits of Florida, and up to 12 
  feet in the deeper waters of the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Craig Key to 
  Halfmoon Shoal, and Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds expected from Monday 
  afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds will cause hazardous seas 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ052-072-051200-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210705T1200Z/
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
1234 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to 25 to 30 knots with gusts 
  35 to 40 knots. Seas building to 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern Straits of Florida.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, In Effect. For the Tropical
  Storm Watch, tropical storm force winds possible from Monday 
  afternoon until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ031-042-051200-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
1234 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts
  near 35 knots. Seas building to 5 to 8 feet in Hawk Channel.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key, and Florida 
  Bay.

* WHEN...Tropical storm force winds possible from Monday 
  afternoon until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Jacobson
478 
WHUS72 KKEY 051001
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
601 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

GMZ032>035-043-044-053>055-073>075-051630-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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 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 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 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-
601 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Winds increasing to 30 to 45 knots with gusts up to 60
  knots. Seas building to as high as 8 to 12 feet in Hawk 
  Channel, 13 to 18 feet in the Straits of Florida, and up to 12 
  feet in the deeper waters of the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Craig Key to 
  Halfmoon Shoal, and Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical storm force winds expected from early this 
  evening until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds will cause hazardous seas
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ031-042-051630-
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210706T1100Z/
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
601 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts
  near 35 knots. Seas building to 5 to 8 feet in Hawk Channel.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key, and Florida 
  Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, in effect. For the 
  Tropical Storm Watch, tropical storm force winds possible from 
  this evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ052-072-051630-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210706T1100Z/
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
601 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts
  near 35 knots. Seas building to 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern Straits of Florida.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, in effect. For the 
  Tropical Storm Watch, tropical storm force winds possible from 
  this evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
838 
WHUS72 KKEY 051517
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1117 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

GMZ032>035-043-044-053>055-073>075-052330-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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 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 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 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-
1117 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Winds increasing to 30 to 45 knots with gusts up to 60
  knots. Seas building to as high as 8 to 12 feet in Hawk Channel,
  13 to 18 feet in the Straits of Florida, and up to 12 feet in
  the deeper waters of the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Winds and
  seas will be greatest west of the Seven Mile Bridge. 

* WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Craig Key to 
  Halfmoon Shoal, and Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical storm force winds expected from early this 
  evening until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds will cause hazardous seas 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ031-042-052-072-052330-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210706T1500Z/
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
1117 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to 20 to 35 knots with gusts
  near 30 knots. Seas building to 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida east of Craig
  Key, and Florida Bay.

* WHEN...In effect. 

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CLR
494 
WHUS72 KKEY 052112
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
512 PM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

GMZ031-042-052-072-060515-
/O.CAN.KKEY.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210706T1800Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
512 PM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts
  near 30 knots. Seas building to 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida, from Craig Key
  east to Ocean Reef, and also Florida Bay.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ032>035-043-044-053>055-073>075-060515-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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 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 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 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-
512 PM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Winds increasing to 30 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 
  knots. Seas building to as high as 8 to 12 feet in Hawk Channel,
  13 to 18 feet in the Straits of Florida, and up to 12 feet in 
  the deeper waters of the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Winds and 
  seas will be greatest west of the Seven Mile Bridge.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida, west of Craig
  Key, Gulf and Bayside, and the Gulf waters including the Dry 
  Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical storm force winds expected from early this 
  evening until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds will cause hazardous seas 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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
064 
WHUS72 KKEY 060955
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
555 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

GMZ032>035-043-044-053>055-073>075-061800-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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 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 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 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-
555 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Winds 30 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60 knots. Seas 8 
  to 12 feet in Hawk Channel, 13 to 18 feet in the Straits of 
  Florida, and up to 12 feet in the deeper waters of the 
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Winds and seas will be greatest 
  west of the Seven Mile Bridge.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida, west of Craig 
  Key, Gulf and Bayside, and the Gulf waters including the Dry 
  Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical storm force winds through this morning in Hawk
  Channel and the Straits of Florida, and into the afternoon in
  the Gulf waters.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds will cause hazardous seas 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ031-042-052-072-061800-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210706T1800Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
555 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts near 30 knots.
  Seas 4 to 8 feet in the eastern Straits of Florida.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida, from Craig 
  Key east to Ocean Reef, and also Florida Bay.

* 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.

&&

$$
036 
WHUS72 KKEY 061458
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1058 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

GMZ032>035-043-044-053>055-073>075-062300-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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 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 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 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-
1058 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots. Seas 8 to
  12 feet in Hawk Channel, 13 to 17 feet in the Straits of
  Florida, and up to 12 feet in the deeper waters of the
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Winds and seas will be greatest
  west of Smith Shoal and Sand Key Light.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida, west of Craig 
  Key, Gulf and Bayside, and the Gulf waters including the Dry 
  Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical storm force winds through this morning in Hawk 
  Channel and the Straits of Florida, and into the afternoon in 
  the Gulf waters.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds will cause hazardous seas 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ031-042-052-072-062100-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210706T2100Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
1058 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts near 30 knots.
  Seas up to 7 feet in the eastern Straits of Florida.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida, from Craig 
  Key east to Ocean Reef, and also Florida Bay.

* 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
482 
WHUS72 KKEY 062059
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
459 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

GMZ032-043-053-073-070400-
/O.CAN.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210707T0400Z/
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-
Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out
to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge 20 to 60 NM out-
459 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas up to 7 to 8 feet in
  the Straits of Florida, and up to 7 feet in Hawk Channel.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida, from Craig Key
  to the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge, and the Gulf and
  Bayside 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>035-044-054-055-074-075-070500-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-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-
Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
459 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 50 knots. Seas 7 to
  9 feet in Hawk Channel, 10 to 14 feet in the Straits of 
  Florida, and up to 12 feet in the deeper waters of the 
  southeastern Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida, west of the
  Seven Mile Bridge, the Gulf of Mexico inside five fathoms, and 
  the Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical storm force winds trending down this evening.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds will cause hazardous seas 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ031-042-052-072-070400-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210707T0400Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
459 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds near 20 knots. Seas up to 7 feet in the 
  eastern Straits of Florida.

* WHERE...Hawk Channel and the Straits of Florida, from Craig 
  Key east to Ocean Reef, and also Florida Bay.

* 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
082 
WHUS72 KKEY 070017
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
817 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

GMZ035-044-054-055-074-075-070400-
/O.CAN.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210707T0400Z/
Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
817 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts near
  30 knots this evening, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots after
  midnight. Seas 5 to 8 feet in the Straits of Florida and Hawk
  Channel west of the Seven Mile Bridge, subsiding after midnight. 

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

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory 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.

&&

$$

GMZ033-034-070830-
/O.CON.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-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-
817 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to
  40 knots this evening, decreasing to near 20 knots after 
  midnight. Seas 5 to 8 feet, subsiding to 3 to 5 feet after 
  midnight.

* WHERE...Gulf waters beyond 5 fathoms including the Dry 
  Tortugas.

* WHEN...Tropical storm force winds ending later this evening.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds will cause hazardous seas 
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ031-032-042-043-052-053-072-073-070400-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210707T0400Z/
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-
817 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds near 20 knots this evening,
  decreasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight.

* 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.

&&

$$
340 
WHUS72 KKEY 070253
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1053 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

GMZ033-034-070900-
/O.CAN.KKEY.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210707T0900Z/
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-
1053 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts near
  30 knots, decreasing to near 20 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to
  7 feet, subsiding to 3 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Gulf waters beyond 5 fathoms 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ031-032-042-043-052-053-072-073-070400-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210707T0400Z/
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-
1053 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Southeast to south winds have decreased to 15 to 20 knots. Small 
craft should continue to exercise caution overnight.

$$

GMZ035-044-054-055-074-075-070900-
/O.EXT.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210707T0900Z/
Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
1053 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...South winds near 20 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots
  late. Seas 4 to 7 feet in the Straits of Florida, subsiding to 3
  to 5 feet late.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
913 
WHUS72 KKEY 070827
MWWKEY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
427 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

GMZ033>035-044-054-055-074-075-070930-
/O.CAN.KKEY.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210707T0900Z/
Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out
and beyond 5 fathoms-
Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-
Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
427 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Southeast to south winds have decreased below 20 knots and seas 
have subsided below 7 feet across all of the Keys coastal waters.

Small craft should continue to exercise caution across the
offshore Gulf waters early this morning due to south winds of 15 
to 20 knots. Winds will decrease in this area later this morning.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 5, 2:18 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningKEY27 min
Jul 5, 10:47 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningKEY58 min
Jul 5, 11:01 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementKEY44 min
Jul 5, 1:12 PM EDTCoastal Flood StatementKEYMonroe25 hr
Jul 5, 1:12 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryKEYMonroe25 hr
Jul 5, 6:21 PM EDTFlood WatchKEYMonroe19 hr
Jul 5, 7:11 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningKEY34 min

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