Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Key West, FL

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Key West FL
127 PM EDT Sun May 18 2025

...New AVIATION...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1047 AM EDT Sun May 18 2025
A beautiful SUNday for the Florida Keys! GOES-19 satellite reveals
mostly sunny skies apart from the occasional fair weather cumulus
clouds in our CWA. Temperatures along the island chain are in the
mid 80s and with dew points in the mid 70s, meaning it could feel
pretty warm out there today. Winds across the Reef have decreased
slightly from early, now being recorded at near 10 knots. Through
the rest of the day, breezes will continue to slightly slacken,
briefly coming down to 5 to 10 knots, before returning to gentle
to moderate breezes overnight. As deep layer ridging is expected
to remain in place over the next few days, our weather pattern is
going to continue to be similar to what we`ve been experiencing
this weekend. Precipitation will continue to be limited, and
winds will peak overnight and lull in the daytime. No changes
were necessary to the current package, as all is status quo.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 1047 AM EDT Sun May 18 2025
No watches, warnings, or advisories are currently in effect for
the Florida Keys waters. From synopsis, a dry pattern defined by
a distant high pressure system in the central North Atlantic and
lack of other major synoptic influences will lead to breezes
shifting from light to moderate over the next few days. Winds will
oscillate throughout the day peaking overnight and lulling with
daytime heating through Tuesday. Near nil shower chances will
persist until Wednesday as winds shift to the south and an
increase in moisture allows for possible showers and isolated
thunderstorms ahead of a slowly approaching front.

&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 123 PM EDT Sun May 18 2025
VFR conditions will prevail at both EYW and MTH through the TAF
period. Dry air will limit cloud coverage and shower activity
through tonight. Near surface winds will be east to southeasterly
at 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots later tonight.

&&

.KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
GM...None.
&&

$$

Public/Marine/Fire...AP
Aviation/Nowcasts....AP
Data Acquisition.....AP

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