Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

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Key West, FL Local Forecast Office

3NM N American Shoal Light FL

Marine Point Forecast

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    • Today

      Today:E wind 10 to 15 kt. A slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am.   Seas around 2 ft.

      High: 81 °F

      E 15kt
      2ft

    • Tonight

      Tonight:E wind around 10 kt. A slight chance of showers.   Seas around 2 ft.

      Low: 76 °F

      E 10kt
      2ft

    • Sunday

      Sunday:ENE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NNE in the afternoon. Partly sunny. Seas around 1 ft.

      High: 82 °F

      ENE 10kt
      1ft

    • Sunday Night

      Sunday Night:N wind around 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.

      Low: 75 °F

      N 10kt
      1ft

    • Monday

      Monday:N wind around 10 kt becoming ENE in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers.   Seas around 1 ft.

      High: 81 °F

      N 10kt
      1ft

    • Monday Night

      Monday Night:NE wind 15 to 25 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.   Seas 1 to 3 ft.

      Low: 74 °F

      NE 25kt
      1-3ft

    • Tuesday

      Tuesday:ENE wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. A slight chance of showers.   Seas 3 to 5 ft.

      High: 78 °F

      ENE 25kt
      3-5ft

    • Tuesday Night

      Tuesday Night:ENE wind 20 to 25 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

      Low: 73 °F

      ENE 25kt
      5-6ft

    • Wednesday

      Wednesday:E wind around 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 5 ft.

      High: 78 °F

      E 20kt
      5ft


High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 5:15 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid: 5am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026

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Detailed Forecast


Today
E wind 10 to 15 kt. A slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am. Seas around 2 ft.
Tonight
E wind around 10 kt. A slight chance of showers. Seas around 2 ft.
Sunday
ENE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NNE in the afternoon. Partly sunny. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday Night
N wind around 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.
Monday
N wind around 10 kt becoming ENE in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers. Seas around 1 ft.
Monday Night
NE wind 15 to 25 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas 1 to 3 ft.
Tuesday
ENE wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. A slight chance of showers. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Tuesday Night
ENE wind 20 to 25 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
Wednesday
E wind around 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 5 ft.

*Notices:

  1. This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
  2. The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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Point Forecast: 24.55°N 81.52°W
Last Update: 5:15 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid: 5am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
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