Strong Thunderstorm Approaches Lower Keys: Seek Shelter Indoors
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for the Monroe Lower Keys until 10:00 AM EDT, warning of a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 50 mph; seek shelter indoors if outside.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Key West FL, effective immediately until 10:00 AM EDT today, October 2, 2026. This alert concerns a strong thunderstorm moving through the Monroe Lower Keys.
At 9:26 AM EDT, radar detected a strong thunderstorm over the Boca Chica Channel Bridge, moving northwest at 20 mph. The primary hazard associated with this storm is wind gusts up to 50 mph. These gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
The NWS advises that if you are outdoors, you should consider seeking shelter inside a building. Areas expected to be 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 also includes US 1 between mile markers 0 and 12.
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