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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. 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: 418 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026		Print

Today: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Isolated showers.

Tonight: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Isolated showers.

Friday: Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Isolated showers.

Friday Night: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers.

Saturday: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop.

Saturday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. nearshore waters a light to moderate chop.

Sunday: East to southeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop.

Sunday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south. seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. isolated showers.

Monday: Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest to north 15 to 20 knots. Seas building to 1 to 2 feet. nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming choppy. Isolated showers.

Monday Night: North winds near 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots. Seas building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. West of the marquesas keys, seas building to 4 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Nearshore waters rough, becoming very rough. Isolated showers.






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

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