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 W Tower, moving south at 5 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 vessels and creat…
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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.cf755ec2dd75205fc2929b8a01058e09bc9a2a96.001.1
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 W Tower, moving south at 5 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 vessels and creat…
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