Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel (GMZ034) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel (GMZ034)
Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL
Last Update: 1020 AM EDT Mon Oct 12 2026
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This Afternoon: North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: northeast to east 2 feet at 3 seconds and northwest 2 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tonight: North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast and increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: northwest to north 3 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Northeast winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: north to northeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers.

Tuesday Night: North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast to east and increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Wednesday: Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers.

Wednesday Night: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east and increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Thursday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. a chance of thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers.

Friday: East winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. seas 1 to 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel (GMZ034)

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