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NWS Key West issues Special Marine Warning for Gulf of America waters

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The National Weather Service in Key West issued a Special Marine Warning for the Gulf of America, including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel, until 7:00 AM EST. A strong thunderstorm over mainly open waters prompted instructions for people aboard vessels to get low or below deck and wear life jackets.

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  • Affected location: Gulf of America, including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel
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The warning gives people aboard vessels immediate protective instructions for a strong thunderstorm and hazardous marine conditions.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
9/10

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