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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

Moisture will continue to move into areas of the West. This will increase showers and thunderstorms coverage and intensity, with the risk of flash flooding and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, heat across the Southwest will expand into the center of the nation this weekend into early next week. Trends favor this heat will spread across the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Key West Naval Air Station (KNQX)

Lat: 24.58°NLon: 81.68°WElev: 3ft.

Light Rain

84°F

29°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 29 Aug 8:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Coppitt Key FL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Coppitt Key FL
 24.59°N 81.67°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm EDT Aug 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Aug 29, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 5, 2026
 
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