Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 12:57pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 356 PM EDT, the public reported showers producing a waterspout
near Niles Channel Bridge. These showers were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bahia Honda Channel Bridge, West End Of Seven Mile Bridge, Niles
Channel Bridge, Spanish Harbor Channel Bridge, Ohio Key, Bahia Honda
Key, Little Torch Key, Middle Torch Key, Little Palm Island Resort,
and Big Torch Key.
This includes US 1 between mile markers 24 and 40.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Monroe Lower Keys
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL