Critical to Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies

Gusty winds and very dry conditions will lead to a critical to extremely critical fire weather threat over portions of the Central and Southern Plains Thursday. Critical fire weather continues through Friday. Moderate to heavy mountain snow and strong winds will expand into the Northern Rockies Thursday, then into Colorado by Friday. Up to a foot of snow accumulation is possible. Read More >

Last Update: 1035 PM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025

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Key West, FL Local Forecast Office

16NM NNW Vaca Cut FL

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Overnight
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north to northeast late. Seas 1 foot or less, building to around 1 foot, except building to 1 to 2 feet west of the marquesas keys. nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.
Thursday
Northeast to east winds near 10 knots, becoming east near 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming a moderate chop.
Thursday Night
Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas building to 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters choppy.
Friday
East winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters rough.
Friday Night And Saturday
East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, except 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters very rough. Isolated showers.
Saturday Night
East to southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, except 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters very rough. Isolated showers.
Sunday And Sunday Night
East to southeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters rough. Isolated showers.
Monday
East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters choppy. Isolated showers.
Monday Night
East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters choppy. Isolated showers.



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1035 PM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
 
 

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