Snow Expected from the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic; Rain and Thunderstorms in the Southeast

A frontal system is expected to bring wintry precipitation to the Central Appalachians and portions of the Mid-Atlantic into Wednesday, meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms are expected along the Gulf Coast and Southeast. A series of Clipper systems will bring periods of snow to the Northern Plains and Great Lakes over the next several days. 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: 1034 AM EST Tue Feb 3 2026
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This Afternoon: North to northeast winds near 15 knots, becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a moderate chop, becoming a light to moderate chop.

Tonight: Northeast winds 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except around 2 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light chop.

Wednesday: Northeast winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas subsiding to around 1 foot. West of the marquesas keys, seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop.

Wednesday Night: Northwest to north winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth.

Thursday: West to northwest winds near 10 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots. Seas around 1 foot, building to 2 to 3 feet. nearshore waters to a light chop, becoming very rough. Scattered showers.

Thursday Night: Northwest to north winds near 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, except 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters rough. Isolated showers.

Friday: Northwest to north winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, except 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. nearshore waters choppy, becoming a moderate chop.

Friday Night: Northwest to north winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop.

Saturday: Northwest to north winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except around 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop.

Saturday Night: North winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a moderate 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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