Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.
Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 1021 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026 | |
| This Afternoon: Variable winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Tonight: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming east near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday: East winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday: East to southeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Friday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Friday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043) | |
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