Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast
Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 1030 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 | |
| This Afternoon: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop. Tonight: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. Friday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop. Friday Night: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers. Saturday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop. Saturday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. A slight chance of showers. Sunday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable. Bay waters smooth to a light chop. Sunday Night: North to northeast winds increasing to near 10 knots. Bay waters becoming a light chop. Monday: Northeast to east winds increasing to 10 to 15 knots. bay waters becoming a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers. Monday Night: Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters choppy, becoming very rough. A slight chance of showers. | |
| Zone Forecast: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031) | |
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