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Thunderstorms and lightningSpecial Marine Warning — NWS Key West FL
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Special Marine Warning issued October 24 at 12:25AM EDT until October 24 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
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The National Weather Service reported a strong thunderstorm over the Straits of Florida, with gusts of at least 34 knots, lightning and heavy downpours. Boaters were instructed to move low or below deck and wear life jackets; the alert was scheduled to end at 1:00 a.m. EDT.
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- Affected location: Straits of Florida
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The alert instructed people on board vessels to take immediate protective steps in the affected waters.
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Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Urgency
- 9/10
Primary official sources
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSSpecial Marine Warning issued October 24 at 12:25AM EDT until October 24 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
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