Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued June 2 at 11:26AM EDT until June 2 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 2, 2025 - 8:26am
Expires:
June 2, 2025 - 9:00am
Description:
SMWKEY
The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge
out 60 nm...
* Until noon EDT.
* At 1125 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 13 nm south of
Marathon Humps, moving northeast at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher
waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Instruction:
Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 40 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.
Area Description:
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL