Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains
Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ073) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 420 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026 | |
Today: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: east 4 feet at 5 seconds. showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Tonight: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to near 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: east 5 feet at 6 seconds. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Thursday: East to southeast winds near 20 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: east 6 feet at 6 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Thursday Night: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday Night: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ073) | |
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