Hurricane Charley Forecast/Advisory Number 13

Statement as of 15:00Z on August 12, 2004

a Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Florida Keys from the
Dry Tortugas to the Seven Mile bridge...and for the southwest
Florida coast from East Cape Sable to Bonita Beach. The warning
will likely be extended northward later today or tonight. A
Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
within the warning area within the next 24 hours. Preparations to
protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

At 11 am EDT...1500z...the Hurricane Watch has been extended
northward along the Florida west coast to the Suwannee river. The
Hurricane Watch is now in effect from north of Bonita Beach to the
Suwannee river. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions
are possible within the watch area...generally within 36 hours.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the Florida Keys from
the Seven Mile bridge to Ocean Reef...and along the South Florida
Mainland from Ocean Reef to East Cape Sable...including all of
Florida Bay. A tropical storm watch may be required for portions of
the Florida east coast later today.

A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Cayman Islands.

At 11 am EDT...1500z...the government of Cuba has issued a Hurricane
Warning for the following provinces of western Cuba...Pinar del Rio
...La Habana...Ciudad de la Habana...Matanzas...and the Isle of
Youth.

At 11 am EDT...1500z...the government of Jamaica has discontinued
all warnings for Jamaica.

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