First published 10/10/2026, 1:25:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 1:25:15 AM UTC

NWS Key West issues Special Marine Warning for Gulf waters off Florida

The National Weather Service in Key West warned of a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts of at least 34 knots, heavy downpours, lightning, and suddenly higher waves in specified Gulf waters. The warning was in effect until 10:00 PM EDT on October 9.

Why it matters

Boaters in the named waters were instructed to seek safe harbor as quickly and safely as possible.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSpecial Marine Warning issued October 9 at 8:55PM EDT until October 9 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

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