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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Key West FL
445 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

FLC087-191045-
/O.NEW.KKEY.FA.Y.0002.240319T0845Z-240319T1045Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Florida Keys in Monroe FL-
445 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Florida, including the following counties,
  Middle Keys in Monroe County and Lower Keys in Monroe County.

* WHEN...Until 645 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 445 AM EDT, National Weather Service Meteorologist
    detected heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
    ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
    Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Marathon, West End Of Seven Mile Bridge, Seven Mile Bridge,
    Bahia Honda Channel Bridge, East End Of Seven Mile Bridge,
    Ohio Key, Bahia Honda Key, Pigeon Key, Knight Key and Boot
    Key.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 2472 8109 2469 8107 2464 8132 2472 8134


$$

Jacobson


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
426 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-191500-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-240319T1500Z/
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-
426 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...North winds near 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.

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

&&

$$

JAM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
309 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

AMZ650-651-670-671-191515-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240320T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
309 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach
  FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean
  Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield
  Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to
  Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial
  waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...through 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
309 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

AMZ610-GMZ656-657-676-191500-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240319T1500Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
309 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...In Atlantic coastal waters, Lake Okeechobee. In Gulf
  of Mexico, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL
  out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee
  FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...through 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
752 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

GMZ830-836-850-853-856-870-873-876-191500-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0014.240319T0300Z-240319T1500Z/
Tampa Bay waters-Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
752 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
619 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

FLZ078-191300-
/O.NEW.KKEY.WI.Y.0001.240319T1019Z-240319T1300Z/
Monroe Lower Keys-
Including the Communities of Key West
619 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT 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, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Jacobson


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
308 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

FLZ168-172-173-191515-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0019.240319T0708Z-240320T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
308 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and
  Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

*PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$


Marine Weather Statement


Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Key West FL
612 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

GMZ052-072-191022-
/O.EXP.KKEY.MA.W.0059.000000T0000Z-240319T1015Z/
612 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 615 AM EDT...

The affected areas were...
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 60 nm...

The thunderstorms have moved out of the area.

&&

LAT...LON 2473 8034 2494 8038 2506 7990 2485 7973
TIME...MOT...LOC 1012Z 269DEG 33KT 2500 7928 2487 7988

$$

Jacobson


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Key West FL
510 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-200915-
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-
510 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Fresh to strong northwest to north winds are expected through
this afternoon following a frontal passage through the area
earlier this morning. A Small Craft Advisory is currently in
effect for all Florida Keys coastal waters.

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible early this morning. The
primary hazards will be lightning strikes and locally gusty winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Strong east to southeast winds are forecast for Thursday night
and Friday, as low pressure develops over the Gulf of Mexico. A
Small Craft Advisory may be required for parts or all of the Keys
coastal waters during that time.

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Thursday night through
Saturday. The primary hazards will be lightning strikes and
locally gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

JAM

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Miami FL
441 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
200845-
Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-Glades-Hendry-
Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County-
Coastal Collier County-Inland Collier County-Inland Broward County-
Metro Broward County-Inland Miami-Dade County-
Metropolitan Miami Dade-Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach County-
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-Far South Miami-
Dade County-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
441 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...High Risk of Rip Currents Atlantic Beaches...
...Hazardous Marine Conditions Tuesday...
...Isolated Thunderstorms Possible This Morning...

DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Rip Currents: A high rip current risk is in effect for all Atlantic
beaches today.

Marine: Hazardous marine conditions expected today with wind gusts
up to 25kts and seas up to 7-10 feet at times.

Fire Weather: Relative humidity values are expected to fall into the
30-40% for interior and west coast areas, with below 35% possible
for the western interior and west coast areas. This could pose a risk
for fire weather development.

Thunderstorms: isolated thunderstorms are possible through the mid
morning hours. Main hazards will be gusty winds, localized heavy
rain and lightning strikes.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Hazardous marine conditions will continue through early Wednesday as
winds and seas remain elevated behind a frontal boundary. Hazardous
conditions will then return late this week into the weekend.

An elevated rip current risk will continue for the rest of the week
across all South Florida beaches.

Heavy rainfall from showers and thunderstorms is expected on Friday
into Friday night which may lead to some flooding, especially in poor
drainage locations.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.


$$


Short Term Forecast


Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service Key West FL
556 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

FLZ076>078-GMZ031-032-035-042>044-052>055-072>075-191100-
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 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-
Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West
556 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

.NOW...
Through 700 am, scattered showers and thunderstorms will move east
near 25 knots across the Straits of Florida from 15 to 60 nm
offshore. Mariners will encounter blinding downpours, wind gusts
around 30 knots, and frequent lightning strikes. Elsewhere, scattered
light showers will move quickly eastward across the Keys island chain
and adjacent nearshore waters, producing light rainfall amounts of
less than a tenth of an inch.

$$

Jacobson

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