Special Marine Warning for Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms
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What you need to know
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- Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge, Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms
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What is happening
SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... * Until 215 PM EDT. * At 128 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Little Pine Key. The strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary....
What the bulletin says to do
Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down.
Full official description
Bulletin details
SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... * Until 215 PM EDT. * At 128 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Little Pine Key. The strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Money Key, Annette Key, Horseshoe Key, Little Pine Key, Pigeon Key, and Howe Key.
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Special Marine Warning issued September 2 at 1:28PM EDT until September 2 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Key West FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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