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Special Marine Warning issued October 24 at 6:15AM EDT until October 24
Affecting Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out
In effect until: Oct 24, 2026, 10:30 AM
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out
Likely impact; effects through 10:30 AM.
Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, frequent lightning strikes, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
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For the following areas... Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 nm west of Dry Tortugas out 60 nm... At 615 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 18 nm southwest of Tortugas Ecological Reserve South, moving south 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™