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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1225 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

AMZ650-670-171800-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251018T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1225 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach
  FL out 20 NM and Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach
  FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1225 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

AMZ651-671-171800-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0027.251017T0900Z-251018T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
1225 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 5 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
757 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

AMZ555-180000-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0038.251017T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
757 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
757 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

AMZ572-575-180000-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
757 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60
  nm and Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ168-180600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ172-180600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ173-180600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
220 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-180800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251018T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
220 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...All east central Florida beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

&&

$$


Coastal Flood Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1024 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ076>078-170900-
/O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-251017T0900Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
1024 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding.

* WHERE...Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and
  lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some
  seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less
  clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that
  persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost
  certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ168-180600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ172-180600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ173-180600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$


Short Term Forecast


Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service Key West FL
1154 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ078-GMZ033>035-044-054-055-170500-
Monroe Lower Keys-
Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out
and beyond 5 fathoms-
Gulf of America 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-
Including the Communities of Key West
1154 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

.NOW...
Through 100 am, scattered showers will move southwestward at 10 mph,
mainly across the near and offshore gulf waters from the Lower Keys
to the Dry Tortugas. The stronger activity will produce less than 3
mile visibility in heavy rain. Island locations from Sugarloaf to
Saddlebunch will be most likely to be affected, and may receive a
tenth to a half of an inch of rain.

$$

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