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Severe Weather for Northeast Southeastward into the Southern Plains; Flooding in the Upper Great Lakes

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to Texas through the night and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains and the mid-Atlantic. There is late-season snow over the Northern/Central Rockies and the Northern Plains. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 427 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026		Print

Tonight: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots early, increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop.

Friday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop.

Friday Night: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers.

Saturday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop.

Saturday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. A slight chance of showers.

Sunday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable. Bay waters smooth to a light chop.

Sunday Night: North to northeast winds increasing to near 10 knots. Bay waters becoming a light chop.

Monday: Northeast to east winds increasing to 10 to 15 knots. bay waters becoming a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers.

Monday Night: Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters choppy, becoming very rough. A slight chance of showers.

Tuesday And Tuesday Night: Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters very rough. A slight chance of showers.






Zone Forecast: Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound (GMZ031)

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