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 Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
 433 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024
 
 
 .SYNOPSIS...A cold front sweeping through Keys waters today will
 generally maintain fresh northwest to northerly breezes. Waters in
 the lee of South Florida will likely see a brief, but substantial,
 lull in the afternoon. Moderate to fresh northwest to northerly
 breezes will continue through the remainder of the week, with
 considerable diurnal speed variations. High pressure will then
 advance eastward through the Gulf Coast states this weekend
 resulting in winds relaxing and veering northeast to east
 northeasterly.
 
 The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of November
 12...
 
 31 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
 9 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.
 2 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
 5 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.
 8 NM South of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
 14 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
 19 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.
 10 NM East of Carysfort Reef Light...off Ocean Reef.
 
 Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the National Weather Service in
 Key West based on products from the Real Time Ocean Forecast System.
 
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 GMZ042-043-211545-
 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-
 433 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024
 
 SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION UNTIL WINDS DECREASE
 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED TONIGHT
 

 TODAY
 Northwest to north winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming
 northwest 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters
 choppy, becoming a light to moderate chop.

 TONIGHT
 Northwest to north winds increasing to near 20 knots.
 Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters becoming rough.

 FRIDAY
 Northwest to north winds near 20 knots, decreasing to
 near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters rough, becoming
 a moderate chop.

 FRIDAY NIGHT
 Northwest to north winds near 15 knots. Seas 1 to
 2 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop.

 SATURDAY
 North winds near 15 knots, decreasing to around 10
 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop,
 becoming a light chop.

 SATURDAY NIGHT
 North to northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas
 around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop.

 SUNDAY
 Northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot.
 Nearshore waters a light chop.

 SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
 Northeast to east winds 10 to 15
 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate
 chop.

 MONDAY NIGHT
 Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas
 around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop.
 
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