Special Marine Warning for Straits of Florida at Floyd's Wall Northeast
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NWS Key West has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Straits of Florida due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Straits of Florida
- Issued
- September 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Key West FL
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Key West FL. Effective from 10:56 AM EDT September 10, 2026 until 12:00 PM EDT September 10, 2026.
Affected Areas
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out. Locations include Floyd's Wall Northeast.
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
At 10:52 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm east of Floyd's Wall Northeast, moving northwest at 10 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
Alert in effect until noon EDT on September 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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