Special Marine Warning for Gulf of America Including Dry Tortugas
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NWS Key West has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel until 2:00 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Gulf of America
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Key West FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Key West FL. The alert is effective from August 27 at 1:29 AM EDT until August 27 at 2:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel. Specific locations include Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas, Pulaski Shoal Light, Dry Tortugas Light, and Tortugas Ecological Reserve North.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
A strong thunderstorm was located over Dry Tortugas moving southwest at 5 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Impacts include wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately from 1:29 AM EDT and expires at 2:00 AM EDT on August 27.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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