Storms and Heavy Rain From the Southeast to the East Coast; Strong Winter Storm in Alaska

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will continue through Thursday along the Southeast Coast through the Carolinas. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to flash, urban and small stream flooding. A strong winter storm will bring blizzard conditions to the Arctic coastline in Alaska through Thursday.
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Coastal Waters Forecast for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ072) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ072)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 417 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024




Today: Southeast to south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest near 15 knots late this morning, then becoming northwest 20 to 25 knots this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 4 feet, except building to 5 to 8 feet west of halfmoon shoal light. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Winds and seas higher in and around thunderstorms.

Tonight: Northwest to north winds near 25 knots, becoming north to northeast 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 9 feet.

Friday: Northeast winds near 20 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet, subsiding to 5 to 7 feet.

Friday Night: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.

Saturday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet.

Saturday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

Sunday: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.

Sunday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

Monday: East to southeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.

Monday Night: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.



Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out (GMZ072)

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