Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

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Coastal Waters Forecast for Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) (Text-Only)
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: 1020 AM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026




This Afternoon: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters choppy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Tonight: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters choppy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Friday: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday: East to southeast 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 thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers.

Sunday Night: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday Night: East to southeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and 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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