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Special Marine Warning

N Issued by NWS Key West FL ⏳ In force until Sun 1 Nov, 01:00 📍 Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms; Gulf of America from West End… (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
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SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms... Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 523 PM EDT, a stron…

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📡 CAP alert details

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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 from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms; Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms; Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef
Issuing authorityNWS Key West FL
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-31T17:24:00-04:00
Effective2026-10-31T17:24:00-04:00
Onset2026-10-31T17:24:00-04:00
Expires2026-10-31T18:00:00-04:00

📋 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:2.49.0.1.840.0.3a14556a0b3e872683647335523e505ca164e4ff.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

From the report shown in the feed:
  • SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for...
  • Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms...
  • Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms...
  • Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef...
  • * Until 600 PM EDT.
  • * At 523 PM EDT, a stron…
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