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NWS Key West
@NWSKeyWest4 Jul 2024
Happy Independence Day!🎆Mostly quiet weather continues, but we can't rule out a pop-up shower or thunderstorm. Heat indices this afternoon will be just above 100°F, so please make sure you have plenty of water & shade especially if you aren't acclimated to FL summertime weather!
Text on graphic says there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. Temps this afternoon will be near 90 degrees fahrenheit, and temps this evening will be in the lower 80s. Winds this afternoon will be east at near 15 mph, and 10 to 15 mph tonight.

ALT Text on graphic says there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. Temps this afternoon will be near 90 degrees fahrenheit, and temps this evening will be in the lower 80s. Winds this afternoon will be east at near 15 mph, and 10 to 15 mph tonight.

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'Ella met the fireflies last night and proved that she is a magical dog
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This is the 25th year the Castaways Against Cancer has ventured from Miami to Key West to raise money for cancer research. Over that 25-year period, the group has raised $2.5 million, of which 100 percent has been donated to the Sylvester Cancer Center at the University of Miami.
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Rachael Allen, author of YA books including a trilogy about Harley Quinn for the DC Icons series, will be at the Key West Library at 1 p on Sat., June 8th. Free refreshments and some books will be given out as prizes thanks to our Friends of the Key West Library!
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😍 I'm obsessed with good stories & great people! Leisis is a powerhouse💪, and "Her Swag Shop" is doing big things in the #FloridaKeys --> my latest @keysweekly 🔗 keysweekly.com/42/key-largo-… #ShopLocal #ShopSmall #WomenEmpoweringWomen #WomenLead #WomenInspiringWomen

KEY LARGO CHIC BOUTIQUE EMPOWERS WOMEN IN A BIG WAY

When Leisis Stevenson opened “Her Swag Shop” – her new clothing and accessories boutique in Key Largo – in December, she did so with purpose. Sitting

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Here's a teriffic profile of our southernmost members, the @FlKeysMosquito Control District in @KeysWeekly. Click through to read it now. #FLMosquitoWeek 🦟💙💚💛 keysweekly.com/42/battling-b…

BATTLING BLOOD-SUCKERS: KEYS MOSQUITO CONTROL HAS BEEN ON ITS MISSION FOR 75 YEARS

The centuries-long battles with mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit within the tropical climate of the Florida Keys are well known.  In 1949,

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#Breaking @USCG crews are searching for a 20-year-old man who went overboard from the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship 57 miles from Great Inagua this morning. USCG Cutter Seneca and Air Station Miami HC-144 crews are conducting the search. #USCG #SAR
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With inclement weather affecting the Florida Keys, there is an increased potential for isolated power outages throughout KEYS' service area. While crews will respond to trouble calls as they occur, you can monitor the status of power @ KeysEnergy.com/powerstatus – at Key West, FL

Power Status | Keys Energy Services

Power Factor serves as a vital metric for electric utilities to gauge efficiency, which is used to help our big business customers. KEYS figures out a Power Factor adjustment to make sure they're...

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Special Marine Warning including the Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound and Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef until 5:15 PM EDT – at Florida, USA
This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound and Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are possible. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.

ALT This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound and Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are possible. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.

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Special Marine Warning continues for the Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM, Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound and Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef until 4:15 PM EDT – at Florida, USA
This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 4:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM, Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound and Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are possible. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.

ALT This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 4:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM, Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound and Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are possible. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.

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Cardsound Road now open to traffic in both directions
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@KeysEnergy advises its customers that land-based repairs of the TIELINE will take place in Key West and Stock Island from March 25 - April 11, weather permitting. Traffic will be affected while this work takes place. 💡Click here for more info: keysenergy.com/news
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Make sure you have multiple ways to get warnings, as we are under a Slight Risk for severe weather. Our best estimate for the timing of the strong to severe storms is this evening and also Saturday morning. #flwx #FloridaKeys #KeyWest #MarathonFL #KeyLargo
This image says "Getting a warning could save your life" then states multiple ways to get warnings including, wireless emergency alerts, weather apps, mobile.weather.gov, text and email messaging services, social media, and from your friends and family.

ALT This image says "Getting a warning could save your life" then states multiple ways to get warnings including, wireless emergency alerts, weather apps, mobile.weather.gov, text and email messaging services, social media, and from your friends and family.

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Southbound lanes of Highway US 1 at the 116 mm are now open ocv.im/LEnaTlk
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MyFWC
@MyFWC22 Mar 2024
Today, we’re launching a new event response website that will be updated weekly with the most current information on the Florida Keys Abnormal Fish Behavior Event: myfwc.com/spinningevent Learn how you can help below⬇️
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⛵Learn to sail or sit back, relax, & enjoy the day out on the beautiful ocean snorkeling the beautiful Key West reefs. 🌊4-hour half day charter or 7-hour full day charter, w/ soft drinks & light refreshments provided. Call 305-797-1561 to book your sail today!
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Portions of the #FloridaKeys received quite a bit of rain early this morning. In fact, #KeyWest International Airport set a new daily record rainfall with 2.25" of rain!! This breaks the old record of 1.6" set in 2019. #FLwx
Image is of raindrops with text inside the left raindrop that reads Key West 2.25" as of 4:00 PM EDT, previous record 1.60" set in 2019. Headline on top reads New Daily Record Set March 19th 2024

ALT Image is of raindrops with text inside the left raindrop that reads Key West 2.25" as of 4:00 PM EDT, previous record 1.60" set in 2019. Headline on top reads New Daily Record Set March 19th 2024

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MyFWC
@MyFWC15 Mar 2024
FWC officers stop vessel with multiple illegal Haitian immigrants, guns, drugs and night vision equipment near Sebastian Inlet. The illegal immigrants were given to the U.S. Coast Guard for repatriation. Case details: bit.ly/4ac3mrh
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KEYS employees wore red today in honor of Dexter Butler. We are all Conchs today. ❤ #RedForDex #ConchStrong – at Key West, FL
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@KeysEnergy was among 14 Florida public power utilities to recently receive a @flpublicpower Safety Award, which recognizes utilities’ commitment to safety. KEYS received first place in its category. Read more at KeysEnergy.com/news 👷🏽💡#FLPublicPower
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