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Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.

Special Marine Warning issued September 12 at 7:45PM EDT until September 12

Affecting Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms

In effect until: Sep 13, 2026, 12:15 AM

Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms

Likely impact; effects through 12:15 AM.

Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, frequent lightning, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.

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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...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 745 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near T Tower. The
strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher
waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.

* Locations in the warning include...
T Tower.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™