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Small Craft Advisory issued October 1 at 4:12PM EDT until October 2 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...East to southeast winds near 20 knots. * WHERE...The Straits of Florida, and the Gulf waters beyond 5 fathoms, 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…

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