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 >
| NWS Forecast for: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 425 AM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 |  |
| Today: 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. Tonight: Northeast to east winds near 5 knots, becoming west to northwest 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas around 1 foot. nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. Thursday: West to northwest winds near 10 knots, becoming west to northwest 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 1 foot, building to 2 to 3 feet. West of cosgrove shoal light, seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming extremely rough. Scattered showers. Thursday Night: Northwest to north winds near 25 knots, decreasing to near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, except 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters extremely rough, becoming rough. Friday: Northwest to north winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. West of cosgrove shoal light, seas 6 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, subsiding to 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Nearshore waters choppy, becoming a light to moderate chop. Friday Night: Northwest winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. Saturday: Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Saturday Night: Northwest to north winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north to northeast. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except around 3 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Sunday: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Sunday Night: Northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. | |
| Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042) | |
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