Occurred Oct 17, 2026, 6:16:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 18, 2026, 12:32:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 12:32:16 AM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 17 at 2:16PM EDT until October 17 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

NWS Miami warned of a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts in coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach, Florida, until 2:45 PM EDT on October 17. The warning instructed people to move to safe harbor.

Why it matters

The warning identifies waterspouts as a hazard that can overturn boats and directs people to seek safe harbor.

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: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How 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: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How 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).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Special Marine Warning issued October 17 at 2:16PM EDT until October 17 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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