Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued November 2 at 12:24PM EST until November 2
Affecting Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef
In effect until: Nov 2, 2026, 6:15 PM
Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef
Likely impact; effects through 6:15 PM.
Intense and continuous lightning is occurring with this storm. Stay low, or go below. Lower VHF antenna, outriggers, fishing rods, and umbrellas.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge... Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef... * Until 115 PM EST. * At 1224 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near John Sawyer Bank Light, moving north at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. * Locations in the warning include... Oxfoot Bank Light, Sprigger Bank Light, John Sawyer Bank Light, and Vaca Cut Daybeacon 13.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™