Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. 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: 431 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 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 5 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers. Tonight: North to northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: north 4 feet at 6 seconds. Friday: North to northeast winds near 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: north 5 feet at 6 seconds. Friday Night: North to northeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Saturday: North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Saturday Night: North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Sunday Through Monday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Monday Night: North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. | |
| 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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