First published 9/19/2026, 9:38:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 9:38:15 AM

Special Marine Warning issued September 19 at 5:24AM EDT until September 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

The National Weather Service in Key West, FL issued a Special Marine Warning for the Key West area on Sep 19 beginning 5:24 AM EDT and running until 6:00 AM EDT, indicating imminent hazardous marine conditions for vessels and coastal activities.

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: 9/10How 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: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The 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).

Why it matters

Special Marine Warnings signal short‑lived but potentially dangerous conditions (strong gusts, high waves, waterspouts, or convective wind events) that can threaten small craft and coastal operations. Mariners and coastal users in the Key West area should take protective actions during the effective period.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 19 at 5:24AM EDT until September 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

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