Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast
A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. 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: 433 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 | |
| Today: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Tonight: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet. nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: Southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Thursday: North to northeast winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday Night: North winds near 5 knots, becoming north to northeast. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday: North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet due to increasing northeasterly swell. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except around 2 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet due to northeasterly swell. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday Night: Northeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth. 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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