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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 423 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026

Tonight: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to around 2 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 4 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east to southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: East winds near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: East winds near 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday: East winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.






Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052)

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