Gale Warning in Effect for Florida Bay including Barnes Sound (GM): NWS Advisory
Official advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA): * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that.
Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Florida. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.
“Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Florida. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.”
Key Verified Points
- •Event: Gale Warning
- •Severity: Moderate | Urgency: Expected | Certainty: Likely
- •Affected Areas: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound; Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms; Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel
- •Effective: 2026-10-26T04:27:00-04:00
- •Expires: 2026-10-26T11:00:00-04:00
- •Recommended Action: It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for gale conditions.
Executive Briefing
Official advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA): * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that.
What Happened & Key Findings
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and p
Verified Data Points & Key Takeaways
Geographic Scope & Affected Communities
Recommended Action & Next Steps
Source & Verification Provenance
Information in this article was compiled directly from records provided by National Weather Service (NOAA). Access the primary source document at: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b2bbfb6daf70ebc217735203bff829d34f753682.001.3. Reporting and editorial review conducted by the USA NOW News Desk.
Event Timeline & Developments
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are included in this weather advisory?
The primary region affected is Florida (Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound; Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms; Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel; Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms; Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef; Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 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; Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out; Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out), according to the National Weather Service.
What is the severity of this storm warning?
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has classified this event with a severity rating of MODERATE and an urgency status of EXPECTED.
Where can residents verify real-time radar and safety directives?
Direct bulletins and radar updates are available via local emergency management agencies and the official source at https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b2bbfb6daf70ebc217735203bff829d34f753682.001.3.
Official Government & Primary Citations
- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b2bbfb6daf70ebc217735203bff829d34f753682.001.3
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