Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
306 FXUS62 KKEY 151454 AFDKEY Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Key West FL 1054 AM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 ...New DISCUSSION, MARINE, AVIATION... .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1026 AM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 This morning is looking very much like yesterday morning as temperatures are already in the mid to upper 80s along the island chain, and dew points are near 80F. Some quick math gives us heat indices of near 100F and greater, and this will only increase during the afternoon when we`ll see heat index values near the 110F mark. Therefore, the Heat Advisory will remain in effect through 7 PM. Easterly breezes of near 10 mph may take the edge off of how hot it feels outside, but not by much. KBYX radar is detecting some showers and thunderstorms across our waters, but the spotty nature of the coverage will continue to make it difficult to pinpoint if and when any of this activity moves over land. With this being said, expect a hot and muggy day ahead and don`t be surprised if you run into some active weather at some point today. No changes or updates are needed to the forecast package at this time. && .MARINE... Issued at 1026 AM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 There are no watches, warnings, or advisories in effect for the Florida Keys coastal waters. From synopsis, Atlantic ridging will remain across the Florida Peninsula through the duration of the forecast. This will result in gentle to moderate easterly breezes across Keys waters. Winds will tend to surge in the evening and night hours and lull during the day. && .AVIATION... (15Z TAFS) Issued at 1026 AM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 VFR conditions are expected to prevail at both EYW and MTH today. While rain chances are above normal today, a somewhat unorganized and wax and wane storm mode has resulted in pulse showers near both terminals resulting in a VCSH inclusion. Amendments will be required for more specific impacts if more organized showers or thunderstorms develop and pass through. Near surface winds will be out of the east at 6 to 10 knots. && .CLIMATE... On this day in 1733, a Hurricane between Key Biscayne and Key Vaca sunk several Spanish ships, causing 56 deaths. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Key West 91 83 91 83 / 50 40 40 30 Marathon 91 82 91 81 / 50 40 40 30 && .KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...Heat Advisory until 7 PM EDT this evening for FLZ076>078. GM...None. && $$ Public/Marine/Fire...DP Aviation/Nowcasts....JAM Data Acquisition.....AP Visit us on the web at weather.gov/key Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at: www.facebook.com/nwskeywest www.twitter.com/nwskeywest