Multi-Day Heavy Rain Event in the Four Corners; Soggy Sunday Expected in Florida

A series of Pacific storm systems will bring widespread showers, heavy rain, and a flash flooding threat across the Four Corners region this weekend. Ex-Typhoon Champi will approach the Alaskan West Coast bringing localized gusty winds and heavy precipitation. A wet and unsettled weekend is expected across southern Florida with rain expected across the entire peninsula by Sunday. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ072) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ072)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 1004 PM EDT Fri Oct 30 2026
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Tonight: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 4 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday: East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: northeast to east 3 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Sunday: East winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Monday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Northeast to east winds decreasing to 10 knots. seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to around 2 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Tuesday Night: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Southeast winds near 5 knots, becoming south to southwest. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Wednesday Night: South winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to near 2 feet.







Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ072)

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