Occurred Oct 17, 2026, 11:51:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 18, 2026, 1:17:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 1:17:15 AM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 17 at 7:51PM EDT until October 17 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

The National Weather Service in Key West issued a Special Marine Warning for specified Gulf and bay waters until 8:30 PM EDT. A strong thunderstorm was reported moving east, and boaters were instructed to seek safe harbor as quickly and safely as possible.

Why it matters

The warning calls for prompt protective action by boaters in the affected waters.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

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: 3/10The 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: 8/10How 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 7:51PM EDT until October 17 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

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