Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued May 12 at 3:37AM EDT until May 12 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 12, 2025 - 12:37am
Expires:
May 12, 2025 - 1:15am
Description:
SMWKEY
The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Gulf Waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out and
beyond 5 fathoms...
Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 fathoms...
* Until 415 AM EDT.
* At 337 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Gulfside
Patch Reef, moving northeast at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist.
IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher
waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
* Locations in the warning include...
Gulfside Patch Reef and Snipe Point.
Instruction:
Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as
possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down.
Area Description:
Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms; Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL