Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians
Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 1027 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: Southeast to south winds near 5 knots, becoming south to southwest. Bay waters smooth. Tonight: Southwest to west winds near 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. Tuesday: West to northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to west 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. Tuesday Night: West to northwest winds decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters becoming a smooth to a light chop. Wednesday: West winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: West winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday: Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday Night: Southeast to south winds near 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday: Southeast to south winds near 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031) | |
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