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Record Heat Remains in Place This Week; Severe Thunderstorms Possible Thursday

Record warmth will persist across portions of California, the Southwest U.S., the central Great Basin and return back to areas of the central/southern Plains and mid-lower Mississippi Valley this week. Over 200 new record high temperatures are forecast. Severe thunderstorms are being outlooked on Thursday over the Midwest. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) (Text-Only)
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: 1012 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026		Print

This Afternoon: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth.

Tonight: North winds increasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters becoming smooth to a light chop.

Tuesday: North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Tuesday Night: North to northeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth.

Wednesday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters 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 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Friday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Friday Night: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop.






Zone Forecast: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035)

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