Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. 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: 427 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026


Today: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east to southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Tonight: East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas building to 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east to southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday: East winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east to southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds.

Sunday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet.

Monday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north to northeast. Seas around 1 foot.

Monday Night: North to northeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

Tuesday: Northwest to north winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot.

Tuesday Night: Northwest winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot.

Wednesday: Northwest winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot.

Wednesday Night: Northwest to north winds near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. A slight chance of showers.







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

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