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Small Craft Advisory issued November 30 at 10:19AM EST until November 30 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Seas up 8 ft. * WHERE...Straits of Florida. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 30 at 4:30AM EST until November 30 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northeast to east winds near 20 kt with gusts to near 25 kt, and seas 6 to 8 ft, highest across the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 29 at 10:23PM EST until November 30 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft, highest across the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 29 at 4:28PM EST until November 30 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft, highest across the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 29 at 10:19AM EST until November 29 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to near 25 knots this afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas up to 10 feet across the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 29 at 4:24AM EST until November 29 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to near 25 knots this afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas up to 10 feet across the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 28 at 10:26PM EST until November 29 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, and seas up to 10 feet across the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 28 at 4:22PM EST until November 29 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, and seas up to 10 feet across the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 28 at 10:24AM EST until November 29 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, and seas up to 9 feet across the outer Gulf and the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 28 at 4:21AM EST until November 29 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, and seas up to 9 feet across the outer Gulf and western Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 27 at 10:28PM EST until November 28 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, and seas up to 8 feet across the outer Gulf and western Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Marine Weather Statement issued November 27 at 5:05PM EST by NWS Key West FL
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As of 5 pm, a strong cold front with a line of showers and potential thunderstorms is moving across the Gulf waters and approaching the Dry Tortugas. Mariners can expect a sharp and rapid freshening of breezes from the northwest, along with gusty winds of 25 to 30 knots, reduced visibility within pockets of moderate to heavy rainfall, and possibly a few lightning strikes. As of 5 pm, a strong cold front has entered the outer Gulf waters near the Dry Tortugas. This front is moving southeast at near 20 knots and mariners and boaters can expect a sharp freshening of northwest breezes in the wake of the frontal passage. Current marine observations show generally 5 to 10 knots. As this front moves through, expect winds of 20 to 25 knots, gusting to near 30 knots.
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 27 at 4:22PM EST until November 28 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...North winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 25 to 30 kt expected and seas building up to 8 feet, highest across the outer Gulf and western Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Marine Weather Statement issued November 27 at 4:07PM EST by NWS Key West FL
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A strong cold front is moving southeast across the Gulf Basin and will reach our outer Gulf waters from near L Tower within the next 1 to 2 hours. Mariners can expect a sharp and rapid freshening of breezes from the northwest. Current winds speeds across the outer Gulf waters are generally 5 knots or less. Last hour, a buoy located along the Florida West Shelf, located about 60 NM northwest of L Tower, registered a sustained wind of 25 knots, gusting near 30 knots.
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Marine Weather Statement issued November 27 at 2:58PM EST by NWS Key West FL
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A strong cold front is moving southwest across the Gulf Basin and will reach our outer Gulf waters from near L Tower within the next couple of hours. Mariners can expect a sharp and rapid freshening of breezes from the northwest. Current winds speeds across the outer Gulf waters are generally 5 knots or less. Most recently, a buoy located along the Florida West Shelf, located about 60 NM northwest of L Tower, registered a sustained wind of 25 knots, gusting near 30 knots.
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 12 at 4:31AM EST until November 12 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...North to northeast winds near 20 knots with seas 5 to 8 feet, highest in the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 11 at 10:35PM EST until November 12 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northeast winds near 20 knots and seas 6 to 10 ft, highest in the Deep Gulf and Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 11 at 4:21PM EST until November 12 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots and seas 6 to 10 ft, highest in the Deep Gulf and Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 11 at 10:27AM EST until November 12 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots and seas 6 to 11 ft, highest in the Deep Gulf and Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 11 at 4:33AM EST until November 12 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 30 knots and seas 6 to 11 feet, highest in the Deep Gulf and Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 10 at 8:16PM EST until November 11 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots and seas building to 7 to 10 feet, highest in the Deep Gulf and Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 10 at 12:53PM EST until November 11 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots and seas building to 7 to 10 feet, highest in the Deep Gulf and Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 10 at 4:33AM EST until November 11 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
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* WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 25 to 30 knots and seas building to 7 to 10 feet, highest in the Deep Gulf and Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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The Coastal Flood Statement has been cancelled.
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The Coastal Flood Statement has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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🚨 Special Marine Warning issued November 9 at 5:31PM EST until November 9 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Key West FL 🚨
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SMWKEY The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms... Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef... * Until 600 PM EST. * At 530 PM EST, a waterspout was reported south of Key West. The waterspout was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT...Waterspouts can capsize boats, damage vessels and create suddenly higher waves. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. * Locations in the warning include... Key West, Stock Island.
November 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM