Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 426 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026

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Key West, FL Local Forecast Office

3NM NE Content Keys FL

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
East winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tonight
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 1 foot, except building to 1 to 2 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday
East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas round 1 foot, except building to 1 to 2 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Friday
East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Friday Night
East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 1 foot, except building to 1 to 2 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday
East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Thunderstorms likely. Showers likely.
Sunday Night
East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.



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426 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
 
 

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