Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida
Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM (GMZ055) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 420 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026 | |
| Tonight: East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Tuesday: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming northwest to north. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except building to 2 to 3 feet west of halfmoon shoal light due to northwest swell. Wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 7 seconds and northeast to east 1 foot at 4 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday Night: North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: northeast to east 2 feet at 4 seconds and northwest 2 feet at 7 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of halfmoon shoal light due to northwest swell. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: East winds near 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday Night: Northeast winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers. Friday Through Saturday: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers. Saturday Night: Northeast to east winds near 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. A slight chance of showers. | |
| Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM (GMZ055) | |
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