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Special Marine Warning issued October 23 at 11:43PM EDT until October 24
Affecting Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out; Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out
In effect until: Oct 24, 2026, 4:15 AM
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out; Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out
Likely impact; effects through 4:15 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... Straits of Florida from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 nm out... * Until 1215 AM EDT. * At 1143 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 27 nm southwest of Marathon Humps, moving southwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. 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™