Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

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Coastal Waters Forecast for Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043) (Text-Only)
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: 427 PM EST Fri Nov 21 2025


Tonight: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop.

Saturday: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop.

Saturday Night: Northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop.

Sunday: North to northeast winds decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters becoming smooth to a light chop.

Sunday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Monday: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas building to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop.

Monday Night: East winds near 15 knots. Seas building to 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop.

Tuesday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers.

Tuesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers.

Wednesday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers.

Wednesday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers.







Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043)

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