Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.
Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM (GMZ054) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 425 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026 | |
| Tonight: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Wave detail: east 1 foot at 2 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday: East winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: northeast to east 3 feet at 4 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Friday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Friday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers. | |
| Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM (GMZ054) | |
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