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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Key West FL
153 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

FLZ078-071830-
Monroe Lower Keys FL-
153 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR BIG TORCH KEY...

At 152 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a waterspout over Big Torch Key, or near Niles
Channel Bridge, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
         hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
         and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to
         vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Niles Channel Bridge, Middle Torch Key, Big Torch Key, Summerland
Key, Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Upper Sugarloaf Key, Little Torch Key,
and Ramrod Key.

This includes US 1 between mile markers 20 and 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Key West.

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LAT...LON 2463 8152 2471 8156 2480 8140 2469 8134
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 246DEG 13KT 2472 8146

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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