Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 1021 PM EST Wed Mar 4 2026

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Key West, FL Local Forecast Office

23NM N Smith Shoal Light FL

Marine Zone Forecast


Overnight
East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming 10 to 15 knots late. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 4 seconds. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday
East winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 4 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 4 seconds. isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Friday
East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Friday Night
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday
East winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday
East winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Monday
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Isolated showers.
Monday Night
East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Isolated showers.



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1021 PM EST Wed Mar 4 2026
 
 

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