Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Last Update: 434 AM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026

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Key West, FL Local Forecast Office

16NM NNW Vaca Cut FL

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
East to southeast winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tonight
East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tuesday
South winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
South to southwest winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Wednesday
South to southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Southwest winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday
South winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday Night
East winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, building to around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.



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434 AM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026
 
 

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