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Special Marine Warning issued September 11 at 4:55AM EDT until September 11
Affecting Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out
In effect until: Sep 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out
Likely impact; effects through 10:00 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... Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 60 nm... * Until 600 AM EDT. * At 454 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 20 nm southeast of The Elbow Light, 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. * Locations in the warning include... Key Largo Dry Rocks, Carysfort Reef Light, Grecian Rocks, and The Elbow Light.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™