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Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 425 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

Today: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. Isolated showers.

Tonight: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. Isolated showers.

Sunday: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. isolated showers.

Sunday Night And Monday: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. isolated showers.

Monday Night: East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. isolated showers.

Tuesday: East winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming choppy. Isolated showers.

Tuesday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming east to southeast. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. Isolated showers.

Wednesday: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. Isolated showers.

Wednesday Night: East to southeast winds near 15 knots, becoming southeast. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. Isolated showers.






Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef (GMZ043)

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