Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains
Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 1014 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2026 |  |
| Overnight: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming north to northeast near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming a light chop. Wednesday: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Wednesday Night: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot, building to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop. Thursday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers. Thursday Night: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. Friday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers. Friday Night: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. Saturday: Northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. nearshore waters a light chop. Saturday Night: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except building to 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming choppy. A slight chance of showers. Sunday: Northeast to east winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters rough. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday Night: Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, except 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters extremely rough. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) | |
Visit your local NWS office at: https://www.weather.gov/key |