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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel (GMZ034) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel (GMZ034)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 433 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026



Today: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Wave detail: southeast to south 1 foot at 3 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Tonight: South winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Wednesday: South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast to south. Seas around 1 foot. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: East winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday: Northeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast and increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet due to increasing northeasterly swell. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet due to decreasing northeasterly swell. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.






Zone Forecast: Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel (GMZ034)

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