Strong Thunderstorm Approaches Lower Keys: Seek Shelter Indoors
A strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 50 mph is approaching the Monroe Lower Keys; residents should seek shelter indoors immediately. The NWS Key West FL issued a Special Weather Statement effective until 8:00 AM EDT today, October 2, 2026.
Residents and visitors in the Monroe Lower Keys, particularly near Sugarloaf Key and the Niles Channel Bridge, should seek shelter indoors immediately as a strong thunderstorm approaches. The National Weather Service (NWS) Key West FL issued a Special Weather Statement at 7:29 AM EDT today, October 2, 2026, indicating a moderate severity event.
Doppler radar is tracking a strong thunderstorm moving northwest at 25 mph. This storm is expected to bring wind gusts up to 50 mph. The NWS warns that these gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Affected locations include Niles Channel Bridge, Big Coppitt Key, Saddlebunch Keys, Bay Point, Shark Key, Upper Sugarloaf Key, Summerland Key, Cudjoe Key, and Sugarloaf Key. This also includes US 1 between mile markers 11 and 25. The Special Weather Statement is effective until 8:00 AM EDT today, October 2, 2026. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building for the duration of this weather event.
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