Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 2 at 9:27AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 6:27am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 926 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Boca Chica Channel Bridge, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Key West, Big Coppitt Key, Boca Chica Channel Bridge, Boca Chica,
Fleming Key, Key Haven, Geiger Key, Sunset Key, and Shark Key.
This includes US 1 between mile markers 0 and 12.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Monroe Lower Keys
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov