Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 3:51PM EST by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 12:51pm
Expires:
March 1, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 350 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rock Harbor, or 8 miles southwest of Key Largo, moving south at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. The public reported dime size hail near mile
marker 94 and a half.
Locations impacted include...
Key Largo, Plantation, Rock Harbor, Windley Key, and Islamorada.
This includes US 1 between mile markers 85 and 101.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Monroe Upper Keys
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov