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Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 416 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2026		Print

Today: Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, briefly decreasing to near 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: northwest 2 feet at 3 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tonight: Northwest to north winds near 15 knots, increasing to near 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: northwest to north 3 feet at 4 seconds, becoming northwest to north 4 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers.

Saturday: North winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: north to northeast 6 feet at 7 seconds.

Saturday Night: North to northeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

Sunday: Northeast winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Sunday Night: Northeast to east winds near 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Monday: Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to 7 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 7 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.






Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052)

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