Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns
Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >
| 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: 427 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 |  |
| Tonight: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers. Friday: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers. Friday Night: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north to northeast. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers. Saturday: Northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. nearshore waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers. Saturday Night: Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to 3 feet, except building to around 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming choppy. a slight chance of showers. Sunday: Northeast to east winds near 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters rough, becoming very rough. A slight chance of showers. Sunday Night: Northeast to east winds near 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, except 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters extremely rough. A slight chance of showers. Monday: East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Nearshore waters very rough. A slight chance of showers. Monday Night: East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, except 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters very rough. Tuesday: East winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, except 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters rough. A slight chance of showers. Tuesday Night: East winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters rough. | |
| Zone Forecast: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) | |
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