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Special Marine Warning — NWS Key West FL

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Special Marine Warning issued October 18 at 4:18PM EDT until October 18 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

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The National Weather Service in Key West reported a strong thunderstorm moving west over waters near the Florida Keys and issued a warning through 4:45 PM EDT. The alert cited gusts of at least 34 knots, higher waves, lightning, and heavy downpours, and advised boaters to stay low or go below.

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  • Affected location: Florida Bay
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The alert called for immediate precautions in the affected marine areas.

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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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