Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 1027 AM EST Fri Nov 7 2025
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This Afternoon: East to southeast winds near 10 knots, becoming northeast to east 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 5 seconds. Scattered showers.

Tonight: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east to southeast. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 5 seconds. Scattered showers.

Saturday And Saturday Night: East winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Isolated showers.

Sunday: Variable near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Isolated showers.

Sunday Night: Northwest to north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot, building to to 1 to 2 feet. Isolated showers.

Monday: Northwest to north winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Isolated showers.

Monday Night: North winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. Isolated showers.

Tuesday: North to northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, decreasing to near 25 knots. Seas 8 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet. isolated showers.

Tuesday Night: Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, decreasing to near 20 knots. Seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet, subsiding to 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Isolated showers.







Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052)

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