Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters off Southwest Florida
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NWS Key West has issued a Special Marine Warning for Gulf of America waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee due to a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Gulf of America
- Issued
- August 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Key West FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service Key West FL. The alert is effective from August 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM EDT until August 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms.
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 15 nm south of D Tower, moving west at 15 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. The storm will remain over mainly open waters.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 1:25 PM EDT to 2:15 PM EDT on August 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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