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Special Marine Warning

N Issued by NWS Key West FL ⏳ In force until Mon 2 Nov, 21:15 📍 Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven … (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
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SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge... Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef... * Until 115 PM EST. * At 1224 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near John Sawyer Bank Light, moving north at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 kno…

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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventSpecial Marine Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaBayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef
Issuing authorityNWS Key West FL
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-11-02T12:24:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-02T12:24:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-02T12:24:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-02T13:15:00-05:00

📋 Official instructions

Intense and continuous lightning is occurring with this storm. Stay low, or go below. Lower VHF antenna, outriggers, fishing rods, and umbrellas.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.db80435661992e2a420a15d2f6bd320e82a8fb09.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • Intense and continuous lightning is occurring with this storm. Stay low, or go below. Lower VHF antenna, outriggers, fishing rods, and umbrellas.
  • 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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  • SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for...
  • Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge...
  • Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef...
  • * Until 115 PM EST.
  • * At 1224 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near John Sawyer Bank Light, moving north at 15 knots.
  • HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 kno…
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