Special Marine Warning Issued for Biscayne Bay and Adjacent Waters
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Special Marine Warning for Biscayne Bay and surrounding coastal and offshore waters until 1:00 PM EDT on October 14, 2026.
According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts was located near Surfside at 12:27 PM EDT, moving west at 15 knots.
Hazards associated with the warning include waterspouts and wind gusts of 34 knots or greater, as confirmed by a marine weather spotter. The National Weather Service notes that waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas, while small craft could be damaged by briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Impacted locations include Sunny Isles, Key Biscayne, Hallandale, Cape Florida, Virginia Key, Bay Harbor Islands, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, Golden Beach, Surfside, North Bay Village, Indian Creek, Coral Gables, and Hollywood.
The warning remains in effect until 1:00 PM EDT.