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weather NWS minor Lake Okeechobee; Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM; Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM October 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters and Gulf of America.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Local conditions in Lake Okeechobee; Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM; Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM 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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