Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat
Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms (GMZ033) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 1028 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026 | |
Tonight: East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east to southeast. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 4 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Winds stronger and seas higher in and around showers and thunderstorms. Saturday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east to southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east to southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday: East winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. Sunday Night: East winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Monday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Monday Night: North to northeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Tuesday: North winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Tuesday Night: Northwest to north winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Wednesday: Northwest to north winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. A slight chance of showers. Wednesday Night: North winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms (GMZ033) | |
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