Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 1:53PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 152 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a waterspout over Big Torch Key, or near Niles
Channel Bridge, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to
vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Niles Channel Bridge, Middle Torch Key, Big Torch Key, Summerland
Key, Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Upper Sugarloaf Key, Little Torch Key,
and Ramrod Key.
This includes US 1 between mile markers 20 and 25.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Key West.
Area Description:
Monroe Lower Keys
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL
Sender: