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Special Marine Warning — NWS Key West FL

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Special Marine Warning issued November 1 at 8:52AM EST until November 1 at 9:30AM EST by NWS Key West FL

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A severe thunderstorm warning covered nearby Gulf and Florida Keys waters, with expected wind gusts of at least 34 knots, higher waves, lightning, and heavy downpours. The warning instructed people aboard vessels to stay low or go below and wear life jackets.

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  • Affected location: Key West, Florida
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The warning called for immediate safety steps aboard vessels in the affected waters.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
9/10

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