Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns
Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >
| 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: 1015 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 | |
| This Afternoon: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: northeast to east 4 feet at 5 seconds and northeast 1 foot at 9 seconds. Tonight: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: northeast to east 4 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers. Friday: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: northeast to east 4 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers. Friday Night: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers. Saturday: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers. Saturday Night: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 7 feet. A slight chance of showers. Sunday: Northeast to east winds near 20 knots, increasing to near 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. A slight chance of showers. Sunday Night: Northeast to east winds near 25 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. A slight chance of showers. Monday And Monday Night: East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. A slight chance of showers. | |
| Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052) | |
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