Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued September 30 at 12:37PM EDT until September 30
Affecting Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound
In effect until: Sep 30, 2026, 4:45 PM
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound
Likely impact in Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound; effects through 4:45 PM.
Boaters should seek safe harbor now, and remain there until threatening weather has passed.
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For the following areas... Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound... At 1236 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Turkey Point to near North Nest Key to Florida Bay, 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... Buttonwood Sound, Coon Key, Dump Keys, Mosquito Point, Twin Keys, End Key, and Cotton Key.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™