Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued October 15 at 9:13PM EDT until October 15 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 15, 2024 - 6:13pm
Expires:
October 15, 2024 - 7:15pm
Description:
SMWKEY
The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge...
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 913 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm with possible waterspouts was
located over Man Of War Key, moving south at 5 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, cause
considerable damage to vessels and create suddenly higher
waves. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly
higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
* Locations in the warning include...
Man Of War Key, Sandy Key, Oxfoot Bank Light, Little Rabbit Key,
Sprigger Bank Light, and Carl Ross Key.
Instruction:
Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as
possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down.
Area Description:
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound; Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL