Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ocean Reef, or 8 miles south of Turkey Point, 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...
Ocean Reef and North Key Largo.
This includes US 1 near mile marker 112.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Monroe Upper Keys
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL
Sender: