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weather NWS minor Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out October 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, and seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key, and Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out.

* 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.

Local conditions in Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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