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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Miami FL

340 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025



GMZ657-122115-

340 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER MAINLAND MONROE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM...



At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were

located along a line extending from 10 nm northeast of D Tower to 16

nm southwest of Highland Point to 8 nm east of Gulfside Patch Reef,

moving northeast at 20 knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher

waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek

safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.



Report severe weather to the coast guard or nearest law enforcement

agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service

forecast office.



Waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on the alert in

case warnings are issued for waterspout development.



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LAT...LON 2516 8152 2537 8153 2566 8162 2586 8132

      2572 8116 2567 8124 2559 8120 2564 8112

      2551 8100 2547 8108 2546 8092 2538 8098

      2535 8089 2521 8089 2519 8103 2528 8113

      2523 8113 2513 8104



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