Showers and Thunderstorms for the East; Cooler Temperatures Return Sunday into Early Week

Showers and thunderstorms will accompany a cold front that will move across the eastern third of the country through Sunday. In the wake of this front, cooler temperatures will follow for most areas east of the Rockies. A wet pattern is expected to unfold across most of Florida this week with a persistent onshore flow and increase rip currents. For Hawaii, a return toward more rain the week ahead. Read More >

Last Update: 1103 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

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Key West, FL Local Forecast Office

5NM E Vaca Cut FL

Marine Zone Forecast


This Afternoon
East winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters choppy, becoming a moderate chop. A chance of showers.
Tonight
East winds near 15 knots, becoming northeast to east after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a light chop. A chance of showers.
Monday
Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot, except 2 to 3 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Wednesday
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Thursday
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Northeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers.



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1103 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026
 
 

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