Special Marine Warning for Straits of Florida near Seven Mile Bridge
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NWS Key West has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Straits of Florida until 6:00 AM EDT 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
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Key West FL. The alert is effective from September 10 at 4:59 AM EDT until September 10 at 6:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out; Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out.
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 4:59 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 34 nm southwest of Wood's Wall West Crack, moving west at 15 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from September 10 at 4:59 AM EDT until September 10 at 6:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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