Key West, FL

…COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT… * WHAT…Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE…All the Florida Keys. * WHEN…Through this evening, but especially during the times of high tide. * 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. &&

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for… Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out 20 nm… * Until 400 PM EST. * At 304 PM EST, two waterspouts were located approximately 5 miles south of Boca Chica. The waterspouts was nearly stationary, with a slow drift to the west. HAZARD…Waterspouts. SOURCE…Marine weather spotter. IMPACT…Waterspouts can capsize boats, damage vessels and create suddenly higher waves. * Locations in the warning include… Western Sambo, Vandenberg, Joe’s Tug, Pelican Shoal, and East Sambo. && WATERSPOUT…OBSERVED; HAIL…0.00IN; WIND…<34KTS

…SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT… * WHAT…East to southeast winds near 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and seas up to 7 feet in the Straits of Florida. * WHERE…Straits of Florida and Hawk Channel. * 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. &&

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL… * WHAT…Saltwater flooding. * WHERE…Florida Keys. * WHEN…Around the time of the higher high tide. * IMPACTS…Saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is expected. 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… If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. &&

…FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE…A portion of Florida, including the following county, Upper Keys in Monroe County. * WHEN…Until 530 AM EST. * IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 322 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 8 and 18 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible near Ocean Reef. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Key Largo, Jewfish Creek Bridge, East End Of Channel 5 Bridge, Plantation, Rock Harbor, Windley Key, Route 1/card Sound, Route 1/card Sound Road Split, Upper Matecumbe Key and Teatable 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. &&

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Middle Keys in Monroe County in Florida… Upper Keys in Monroe County in Florida… * Until 545 PM EST. * At 522 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lower Matecumbe Key, or near East End Of Channel 5 Bridge, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD…Tornado. SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near… Lower Matecumbe Key around 525 PM EST. Craig Key and Teatable Key around 530 PM EST. Upper Matecumbe Key around 535 PM EST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Layton and Islamorada. This includes US 1 between mile markers 69 and 84. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE…0.00 IN

…FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE…Vaca Key, including the city of Marathon. * WHEN…Until 830 PM EST. * IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 630 PM EST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 6 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Marathon, East End Of Seven Mile Bridge, Seven Mile Bridge, Boot Key, Knight Key, Pidgeon Key, Grassy Key, Duck Key and Key Colony Beach. – 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. &&

…FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE…Vaca Key, including the city of Marathon. * WHEN…Until 700 PM EST. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 243 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Marathon, East End Of Seven Mile Bridge, Seven Mile Bridge, Boot Key, Knight Key, Pidgeon Key, Grassy Key, Duck Key and Key Colony Beach. – 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for… Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms… Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms… Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef… * Until 200 PM EST. * At 112 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm with possible waterspouts was located 7 nm southwest of Ellis Rock Light, moving east at 10 knots. HAZARD…Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE…Radar. IMPACT…Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, cause considerable damage to vessels and create suddenly higher waves. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. * Locations in the warning include… Ellis Rock Light and Marquesas Keys. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A waterspout is a tornado over water that can be dangerous and even deadly. Small craft can be swamped or overturned by a waterspout, avoid at all times. Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, frequent lightning, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, and blinding downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. && WATERSPOUT…POSSIBLE; HAIL…0.00IN; WIND…>34KTS

…SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT… * WHAT…East winds near 20 knots. * WHERE…Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, and Gulf waters 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels, should avoid operating in these conditions. &&