Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
530 FXUS62 KKEY 072006 AFDKEY Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Key West FL 306 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025 ...New DISCUSSION, MARINE, AVIATION... .DISCUSSION... Issued at 227 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025 While the prevailing wind direction has remained easterly, there has been a northeasterly component in the lower levels as the heart of our dominating high pressure has shifted slightly. This northeasterly component has resulted in a cloud line stretching along the island chain, so some sunshine may be obstructed at times as we head into the late afternoon and early evening hours. The clouds should give us a nice canvas for a beautiful sunset, but let`s be honest, there is no such thing as a bad sunset in the Florida Keys. As of the time we are writing this, neither our KBYX or the radar in Miami have shown any shower activity, so this may just be a dry cloud line that will dissipate by tonight. The ridging pattern that has helped to keep our weather mostly quiet will continue, and will help to deflect any approaching fronts from our area. Guidance suggests that elevated winds over our waters tomorrow may cause some speed convergence tomorrow, so we will keep the dime pops for then. Otherwise, we will continue to sit in this unremarkable pattern with dry conditions, and temperatures just above normal. && .MARINE... Issued at 227 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025 A series of high pressure systems will continue to push across the eastern United States and into the western North Atlantic during the next several days. This will result in mainly gentle to moderate easterly breezes, with fresh breezes possible at times in the Straits of Florida. Breezes will tend to peak in the overnight periods, then lull in the daytime hours. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 227 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025 VFR conditions will prevail at both EYW and MTH through the TAF period. Near surface winds will be northeast to easterly at near 10 knots. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Key West 71 80 72 79 / 0 10 0 0 Marathon 72 80 72 80 / 0 10 0 0 && .KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. GM...None. && $$ Public/Marine/Fire...DP Aviation/Nowcasts....AP 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