Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest
Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge (GMZ032) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 1038 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026 | |
| This Afternoon: Northeast to north winds near 5 knots, becoming northwest and increasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. Tonight: Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Wednesday: Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Wednesday Night: Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday: West winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday Night: West winds near 5 knots, becoming southeast to south. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday: South to southwest winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. Friday Night: Southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers. Saturday: South winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday Night: Southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge (GMZ032) | |
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