Spring Weather Hazards Across the U.S. Thursday

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south Texas Thursday. Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest Thursday. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds Thursday into Saturday. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035) (Text-Only)
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: 1024 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
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Overnight: East to southeast winds near 15 knots, becoming southeast. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a moderate chop.

Thursday: Southeast to south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south to southwest and decreasing to near 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 1 foot, except subsiding to 1 to 2 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. A slight chance of showers.

Thursday Night: West to northwest winds near 5 knots, becoming north to northeast and increasing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers.

Friday: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, except building to 1 to 2 feet west of the marquesas keys. nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers.

Friday Night: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys due to northwest swell. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday: Southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. nearshore waters a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast and increasing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Sunday: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to southeast to south 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas around 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday: South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south to southwest near 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms (GMZ035)

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