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Special Marine Warning issued September 29 at 8:29PM EDT until September 29

Affecting Bayside 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; Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef

In effect until: Sep 30, 2026, 1:30 AM

Bayside 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; Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef

Likely impact; effects through 1:30 AM.

Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down.

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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...
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef...

* Until 930 PM EDT.

* At 829 PM EDT, fast moving showers and thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Gulfside 10 Reef to Snipe Point,
moving northeast at 20 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.

* Locations in the warning include...
Gulfside 10 Reef, Annette Key, Howe Key, Raccoon Key, Snipe Point,
Gulfside 8 Reef, and Horseshoe Key.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™