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Special Marine Warning issued September 18 at 4:50PM EDT until September 18 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
National Weather Service Key West issued a Special Marine Warning for Key West, FL waters on Sept 18 from 4:50 PM EDT (2026-09-18T20:50:00Z). The alert signals hazardous marine conditions that pose an immediate danger to vessels and people on the water during the stated period.
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
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 6/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 10/10
Why it matters
Active marine warnings indicate conditions (e.g., high winds, thunderstorms, rough seas) that can quickly endanger small craft, recreational boaters, and local marine operations. Affected mariners should seek safe harbor and avoid travel until the warning expires.