Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

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: 434 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026


Tonight: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. A slight chance of showers.

Thursday: East 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 slight chance of showers.

Thursday Night: East winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters rough. A slight chance of showers.

Friday: East winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters rough. A slight chance of showers.

Friday Night: East 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. A slight chance of showers.

Saturday: East 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 slight chance of showers.

Saturday Night: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop.

Sunday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers.

Sunday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.

Monday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers.

Monday Night: North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers.







Zone Forecast: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035)

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