Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida
Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 420 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026 | |
| Tonight: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, subsiding to around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Tuesday: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming northwest to north and increasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot, except building to 2 to 3 feet west of cosgrove shoal light due to northwest swell. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday Night: North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of cosgrove shoal light due to northwest swell. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday: East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast to east and increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to around 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday Night: Northeast winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas around 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming choppy. A slight chance of showers. Friday Through Saturday: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. A slight chance of showers. Saturday Night: Northeast to east winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters rough. | |
| Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042) | |
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