Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Key West International Airport (KEYW)

Lat: 24.56°NLon: 81.76°WElev: 3ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 16 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 5 Mar 6:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Key West FL

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Key West FL
 24.55°N 81.77°W (Elev. 7 ft)
7:15 am EST Mar 5, 2026
7am EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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