Severe Thunderstorms Thursday in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains Thursday, with large hail the main threat. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM (GMZ053) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM (GMZ053)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 1032 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025


Overnight: Variable winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. wave detail: east 1 foot at 4 seconds. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast to east. Seas around 1 foot. Wave detail: east to southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to southeast near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: East to southeast winds near 10 knots, becoming northeast to east 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot.

Friday Night: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots, becoming east. Seas building to 1 to 2 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday: East winds near 10 knots. Seas building to around 2 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.

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

Sunday: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Monday And Monday Night: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM (GMZ053)

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