October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf
Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. 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: 1031 AM EDT Tue Oct 6 2026 | |
| This Afternoon: Southeast to south winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tonight: Southeast to south winds near 5 knots, becoming south. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday: South to southwest winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: South to southwest winds near 5 knots, becoming southeast to south. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday: Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday Night: Southeast winds near 5 knots, increasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers. Friday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday Night: East to southeast winds increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters becoming a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 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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