Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest
Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 429 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026 | |
| Today: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Tonight: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thursday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Friday: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Friday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast to east. Seas 1 foot or less, except around 1 foot west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast to east and increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less, building to around 1 foot. West of the marquesas keys, seas around 1 foot, building to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Saturday Night: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet. West of the marquesas keys, seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming very rough. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Sunday: Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, except 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters very rough. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Sunday Night: Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, except 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters very rough. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) | |
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