Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains
An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms (GMZ033) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 430 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 |  |
Today: North to northeast winds near 20 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: north 6 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers. Tonight: North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: north 3 feet at 5 seconds. Saturday: North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: north to northeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. Saturday Night: North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Sunday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Sunday Night Through Tuesday Night: North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. | |
| Zone Forecast: Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms (GMZ033) | |
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