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WHUS72 KKEY 181536
MWWKEY
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST FL
1036 AM EST WED DEC 18 2024
GMZ033-034-182200-
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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-
1036 AM EST WED DEC 18 2024
..DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT
* WHAT...DENSE FOG WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE OR LESS.
* WHERE...GULF WATERS BEYOND 5 FATHOMS INCLUDING THE DRY
TORTUGAS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS...A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS THAT VISIBILITIES WILL BE
REDUCED TO ONE NAUTICAL MILE OR LESS. LOW VISIBILITY WILL MAKE
NAVIGATION DIFFICULT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
INEXPERIENCED BOATERS SHOULD AVOID OPERATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.
IF YOU MUST OPERATE, PROCEED WITH CAUTION. USE PROPER FOG
SIGNALS. MAKE SURE ALL RUNNING LIGHTS ARE ON. REMEMBER TO USE
YOUR RADAR, GPS AND COMPASS. ASSIGN A MATE TO TAKE WATCH AWAY
FROM ENGINE NOISE TO ALLOW FOR RECEPTION OF FOG SIGNALS.
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