Special Marine Warning
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Issued by NWS Key West FL
⏳ In force until Tue 3 Nov, 02:45 📍 Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
For the following areas... Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 nm... At 611 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near The Elbow Light, moving northwest at 5 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy d…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventSpecial Marine Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaHawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM
Issuing authorityNWS Key West FL
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-02T18:11:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-02T18:11:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-02T18:11:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-02T18:45:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
Boaters should seek safe harbor now, and remain there until threatening weather has passed.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.485300fa07cee2ea2eb7520e2d982465622ff77b.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.
- Boaters should seek safe harbor now, and remain there until threatening weather has passed.
- 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...
- Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 nm...
- At 611 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near The Elbow Light, moving northwest at 5 knots.
- HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
- SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist.
- IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy d…
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