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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Key West, FL

December 14, 2023Monroe County, Florida

NWS Key West, FL issued this wind advisory at Dec 14, 2023, 3:59 PM EST for Monroe County, Florida. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2023, 3:59 PM EST (20:59 UTC)
Expired
Dec 15, 2023, 10:12 PM EST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Key West, FL

County Monroe County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 69 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2023-12-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 249 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2023-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -36 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
249 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
519 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-36 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
105 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

333 
WWUS72 KKEY 142059
NPWKEY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
359 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

FLZ076>078-150500-
/O.NEW.KKEY.WI.Y.0003.231214T2100Z-231215T0900Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West
359 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds near 25 mph, with frequent gusts
  up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 
  39 mph, or frequent gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected. 
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Wind gusts along the Overseas Highway 
  will be highest on bridges and overpasses.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should be alert for sudden gusts of wind, especially on
bridges, which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Use
extra caution. Residents should secure trash cans, lawn
furniture, holiday decorations, and other loose or lightweight 
outdoor objects.

&&

$$

BT
6 follow-up statements
597 
WWUS72 KKEY 150322
NPWKEY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1022 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

FLZ076>078-150900-
/O.CON.KKEY.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-231215T0900Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West
1022 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds near 25 mph, with frequent 
  gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 
  39 mph, or frequent gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected. 
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Wind gusts along the Overseas Highway 
  will be highest on bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should be alert for sudden gusts of wind, especially on
bridges, which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Use
extra caution. Residents should secure trash cans, lawn
furniture, holiday decorations, and other loose or lightweight 
outdoor objects.

&&

$$
123 
WWUS72 KKEY 150902
NPWKEY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

FLZ076>078-151600-
/O.EXT.KKEY.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-231215T1600Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds near 25 mph, with frequent 
  gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 
  39 mph, or frequent gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected. 
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Wind gusts along the Overseas Highway 
  will be highest on bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should be alert for sudden gusts of wind, especially on
bridges, which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Use
extra caution. Residents should secure trash cans, lawn
furniture, holiday decorations, and other loose or lightweight
outdoor objects.

&&

$$
299 
WWUS72 KKEY 151538
NPWKEY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1038 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

FLZ076>078-152300-
/O.EXT.KKEY.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-231215T2300Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West
1038 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds near 25 mph, with frequent 
  gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 
  39 mph, or frequent gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected. 
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Wind gusts along the Overseas Highway 
  will be highest on bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should be alert for sudden gusts of wind, especially on
bridges, which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Use
extra caution. Residents should secure trash cans, lawn
furniture, holiday decorations, and other loose or lightweight
outdoor objects.

&&

$$
334 
WWUS72 KKEY 152057
NPWKEY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
357 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

FLZ076>078-160100-
/O.EXT.KKEY.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-231216T0100Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West
357 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds near 25 mph, with frequent 
  gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 
  39 mph, or frequent gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected. 
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Wind gusts along the Overseas Highway 
  will be highest on bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should be alert for sudden gusts of wind, especially on
bridges, which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Use
extra caution. Residents should secure trash cans, lawn
furniture, holiday decorations, and other loose or lightweight
outdoor objects.

&&

$$
173 
WWUS72 KKEY 160035
NPWKEY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
735 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

FLZ076>078-160400-
/O.EXT.KKEY.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-231216T0400Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West
735 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds near 25 mph, with frequent 
  gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 
  39 mph, or frequent gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected. 
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Wind gusts along the Overseas Highway 
  will be highest on bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should be alert for sudden gusts of wind, especially on
bridges, which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Use
extra caution. Residents should secure trash cans, lawn
furniture, holiday decorations, other loose or lightweight 
outdoor objects.

&&

$$
683 
WWUS72 KKEY 160312
NPWKEY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
1012 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

FLZ076>078-160415-
/O.CAN.KKEY.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-231216T0400Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West
1012 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Frequent wind gusts across the Florida Keys have dropped below 35
mph. Thus, the wind advisory has been cancelled. However, windy
conditions will continue through the weekend.

$$

BT

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 7:30 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryKEYMonroe4 days
Dec 14, 4:15 PM ESTGale WarningKEY30 hr

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.