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Thunderstorms and lightning

NWS Key West issues Special Marine Warning for Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida

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At 8:48 PM EDT, the National Weather Service reported a strong thunderstorm near Tennessee Reef Light, moving west, and issued a marine warning lasting until 9:15 PM EDT. The alert cited gusts of at least 34 knots, building seas, lightning, and heavy downpours.

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  • Affected location: Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida, from Ocean Reef to the west end of Seven Mile Bridge
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Boaters in the warned waters were instructed to get low or below and ensure everyone aboard wore a life jacket.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
9/10

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