Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. 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: 420 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026


Tonight: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, decreasing to near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Wave detail: north to northeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday: North to northeast winds near 5 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet due to northwest swell. Wave detail: northwest 3 feet at 7 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet due to northwest swell. Wave detail: northwest to north 4 feet at 7 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet due to northwest swell. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Friday: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Friday Night: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Saturday: Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Saturday Night: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, increasing to near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, building to 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.







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

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