Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 1 at 6:43AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 3:43am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 642 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sugarloaf Key, or near Niles Channel Bridge, moving northwest at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bahia Honda Channel Bridge, Big Coppitt Key, Niles Channel Bridge,
Spanish Harbor Channel Bridge, Saddlebunch Keys, Shark Key, Little
Torch Key, Upper Sugarloaf Key, Middle Torch Key, and Little Palm
Island Resort.
This includes US 1 between mile markers 11 and 37.
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