Short Term Forecast
Issued by NWS Key West, FL

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Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service Key West FL
119 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026

GMZ033>035-044-140630-
Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out
and beyond 5 fathoms-
Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-
Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to 5 Fathoms-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
119 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026

.NOW...
Through 230 am, isolated showers and thunderstorms will dot the
adjacent nearshore waters off the Lower Keys, as well as the
southeastern Gulf, including the Dry Tortugas. This activity will
move generally to the southwest at 5 to 10 knots. Mariners
encountering the strongest activity in the vicinity of Smith Shoal
Light and Snipe Point can expect wind gusts near 20 knots, heavy
downpours reducing visibility, and a few cloud to surface lightning
strikes.

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