Dangerous Cold and Gusty Winds Anticipated This Weekend
A significant arctic outbreak will bring frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. Strong winds which could produce tree damage and power outages, and periods of snow squalls are also possible. Relief from this cold and a warming trend is forecast to commence by the beginning to middle of next week. 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: 1039 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 |  |
This Afternoon: West to northwest 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest 25 to 30 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. West of the marquesas keys, seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming extremely rough. Numerous showers. Tonight: Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, becoming northwest to north near 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, except 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters extremely rough, becoming rough. Friday: Northwest to north winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, subsiding to 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. West of the marquesas keys, seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, subsiding to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 7 feet. Nearshore waters choppy, becoming a light to moderate chop. Friday Night: Northwest winds 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 a moderate chop. Saturday: Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest to north. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Saturday Night: Northwest to north winds near 15 knots, becoming north to northeast. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, except around 4 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. Sunday: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. Sunday Night: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Monday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Monday 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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