Severe Thunderstorms for Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Typhoon Approaching Guam

A cold front will sweep eastward today accompanied by strong to severe thunderstorms for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. In the wake of this cold front, autumn like temperatures and gusty winds from the Plains, Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes to most of the eastern seaboard. Fire weather conditions for lower Mississippi Valley into portions of California. For Guam, a typhoon is approaching. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 1028 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026
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This Afternoon: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters a smooth to light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tonight: Northeast to east winds near 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday: North to northeast winds near 5 knots, becoming north and increasing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 20 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop, becoming rough. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Sunday: Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to near 20 knots. Bay waters choppy, becoming rough. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters very rough. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday: Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters very rough. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, decreasing to near 20 knots. Bay waters very rough, becoming rough. A slight chance of showers.

Tuesday: Northeast winds near 20 knots. Bay waters rough. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters very rough. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031)

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