Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Last Update: 939 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026

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Key West, FL Local Forecast Office

12NM SSW Tennessee Reef Light FL

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This Afternoon
North to northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. Wave detail: north to northeast 8 feet at 7 seconds and west to northwest 2 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers.
Tonight
North to northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave detail: northeast 7 feet at 7 seconds and west to northwest 2 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers.
Friday
North to northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave detail: north to northeast 7 feet at 7 seconds and west to northwest 1 foot at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers.
Friday Night
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. A slight chance of showers.
Saturday
Northeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet, subsiding to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.
Saturday Night
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet.
Sunday
East winds near 10 knots. Seas subsiding to 2 to 3 feet.
Sunday Night
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.
Monday And Monday Night
Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.



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939 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026
 
 

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