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Special Marine Warning issued September 29 at 3:31PM EDT until September 29
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: Sep 29, 2026, 8:15 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 8:15 PM.
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... 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 415 PM EDT. * At 330 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm south of S Tower, moving northwest 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. * The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™