Special Marine Warning
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Issued by NWS Key West FL
⏳ In force until Sun 18 Oct, 10:00 📍 Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel (approximate) 🕑 4 h ago
For the following areas... Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel... At 237 AM EDT, a possible strong waterspout was located near Pulaski Shoal Light, moving south at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, cause considerable damage to vess…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventSpecial Marine Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaGulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel
Issuing authorityNWS Key West FL
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-18T02:37:00-04:00
Effective2026-10-18T02:37:00-04:00
Onset2026-10-18T02:37:00-04:00
Expires2026-10-18T03:00:00-04:00
📋 Official instructions
Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.51d7d3cb2e3bd5809ac6fa13499db9a4f275c4a8.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
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- For the following areas...
- Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel...
- At 237 AM EDT, a possible strong waterspout was located near Pulaski Shoal Light, moving south at 10 knots.
- HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
- SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist.
- IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, cause considerable damage to vess…
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