Significant Coastal Impacts from Nor'Easter; Hurricane Nolo Bring Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain to Hawaii

A nor'easter will continue to bring significant coastal impacts to the Mid-Atlantic and New England into Monday. Moderate to major coastal flooding, heavy rain, strong winds, and high surf are expected. Hurricane Nolo will remain south of the Big Island of Hawaii with gusty winds and heavy rainfall that may bring significant, life-threatening flooding and mudslides through the weekend. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 412 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026


Today: West to northwest winds near 5 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: north to northeast 2 feet at 13 seconds. A slight chance of showers.

Tonight: West winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: north to northeast 2 feet at 13 seconds. A slight chance of showers.

Monday: Southwest to west winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: north to northeast 1 foot at 12 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday Night: South to southwest winds near 5 knots, becoming variable. Seas 1 to 2 feet, subsiding to around 1 foot. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Variable near 5 knots, becoming southeast to east and increasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot, building 1 to 2 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Wednesday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building 2 to 3 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: East winds near 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, building to 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms.

Thursday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052)

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