Special Marine Warning
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Issued by NWS Key West FL
⏳ In force until Sun 18 Oct, 03:30 📍 Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokolosk… (approximate) 🕑 4 h ago
SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms... * Until 830 PM EDT. * At 751 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Gulfside 10 Reef, moving east at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots…
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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; Gulf 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
Issuing authorityNWS Key West FL
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-17T19:51:00-04:00
Effective2026-10-17T19:51:00-04:00
Onset2026-10-17T19:51:00-04:00
Expires2026-10-17T20:30:00-04:00
📋 Official instructions
Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down. Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, frequent lightning, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.14730cc7dab8526cb5a32bc35bd82725e39642de.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.
- Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down. Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, frequent lightning, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
- 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...
- Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms...
- Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and beyond 5 fathoms...
- * Until 830 PM EDT.
- * At 751 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Gulfside 10 Reef, moving east at 10 knots.
- HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots…
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