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Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. 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: 1018 AM EDT Tue Aug 25 2026

This Afternoon: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Wave detail: east to southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. A chance of thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers.

Tonight: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot, building to 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east to southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday: East to southeast winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east to southeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday: Southeast winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.






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

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