Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Key West, FL

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1053 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

FLZ076-271500-
/O.UPG.KKEY.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260927T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KKEY.CF.W.0001.260927T0253Z-260927T2100Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-
1053 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Major saltwater flooding.

* WHERE...Upper Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

FLZ077-078-271500-
/O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-260927T2100Z/
Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
1053 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding.

* WHERE...Middle and Lower Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets
  and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some
  seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less
  clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that
  persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost
  certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

MJV