Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
366 FXUS62 KKEY 191755 AFDKEY Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Key West FL Issued by National Weather Service Mobile AL 1255 PM EST Wed Nov 19 2025 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... -Deep layers of dry air linger across the Florida Keys through the weekend. -Northeasterly breezes gradually slackening from moderate or fresh to gentle to moderate through the work week. -Temperatures will remain at near normal values through the forecast period. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1135 AM EST Wed Nov 19 2025 The forecast remains on track this morning with temperatures already hovering in the low 80s throughout the island chain. Not anticipating showers to impact the islands today in the current pattern, but cannot rule out a sprinkle or two this afternoon, especially across the southwestern Florida Straits. Cloud cover has continued to gradually improve throughout the morning thanks to slightly drier air sliding into the area. Expect mostly sunny conditions through the remainder of the day. && .MARINE... Issued at 1248 PM EST Wed Nov 19 2025 High pressure stretching from the western Atlantic to the Florida panhandle will lead to easterly to northeasterly breezes across the Florida Keys coastal waters. The high gradually weakens during the second half of the week, which will allow breezes to slacken from moderate or fresh to gentle by the weekend. Expect slightly fresher breezes south of the island chain. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1248 PM EST Wed Nov 19 2025 VFR conditions will prevail at both EYW and MTH. Shower activity is not anticipated along the island chain today. Easterly winds will prevail around 10 to 15 knots. && .KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. GM...None. && $$ Public/Marine/Fire...MB Aviation/Nowcasts....MB Visit us on the web at weather.gov/key Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at: www.facebook.com/nwskeywest www.twitter.com/nwskeywest