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Special Marine Warning issued November 1 at 12:20PM EST until November 1

Affecting Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms; Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel

In effect until: Nov 1, 2026, 5:45 PM

Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms; Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel

Likely impact; effects through 5:45 PM.

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

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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 including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel...

* Until 1245 PM EST.

* At 1220 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 nm north of S
Tower, moving north at 10 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 downpours.

* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™