Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Last Update: 1018 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

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Key West, FL Local Forecast Office

5NM E Vaca Cut FL

Marine Zone Forecast


Overnight
Variable winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. nearshore waters smooth.
Tuesday
Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming west to northwest. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth.
Tuesday Night
West to northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.
Wednesday
West to northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
West to northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, decreasing to near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday
Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming southwest. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers.
Friday
Southeast to south winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth.
Friday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers.
Saturday
Southeast to south winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers.
Saturday Night
Southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers.



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1018 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026
 
 

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