Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.
Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 1020 AM EST Wed Mar 4 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: east 6 feet at 6 seconds. isolated showers. Tonight: East winds near 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: northeast to east 6 feet at 6 seconds. Isolated showers. Thursday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: east 6 feet at 6 seconds. isolated showers. Thursday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Isolated showers. Friday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Scattered showers. Friday Night: East winds near 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Isolated showers. Saturday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Scattered showers. Saturday Night: East winds near 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Scattered showers. Sunday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Scattered showers. Sunday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 7 feet. Isolated showers. | |
| Zone Forecast: Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM (GMZ052) | |
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