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GMZ043 Expires:202405072030;;787179 Fzus52 Kkey 071421 Cwfkey
coastal waters forecast for the florida keys national weather service key west fl 1021 am edt Tue may 7 2024
florida bay, hawk channel and straits of florida from ocean reef to south of dry tortugas, and the extreme southeastern gulf of mexico, including the florida keys national marine sanctuary
seas are given as significant wave height, which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.
gmz042>044-072030- hawk channel from ocean reef to craig key out to the reef- hawk channel from craig key to west end of seven mile bridge out to the reef- hawk channel from west end of seven mile bridge to halfmoon shoal out to the reef- 1021 am edt Tue may 7 2024
This afternoon - East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers. Tonight - East to southeast winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers.Wednesday - East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a moderate chop.Wednesday night - Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots late. Seas 2 to 4 feet. NEarshore waters choppy, becoming a moderate chop.Thursday - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a light to moderate chop. Thursday night - Southeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a moderate chop. Friday - Southeast to south winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south to southwest near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. NEarshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming a light chop.Friday night - Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. NEarshore waters smooth to a light chop. Isolated showers. Saturday - Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots, except increasing to 10 to 15 knots east of craig key in the afternoon. Seas around 1 foot, except building to 1 to 2 feet east of craig key. NEarshore waters smooth to a light chop, except becoming a light to moderate chop east of craig key. Isolated showers and Thunderstorms.Saturday night - West to northwest 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. Isolated showers and Thunderstorms.

GMZ005 Synopsis For Keys Coastal Waters From Ocean Reef To Dry Tortugas 1021 Am Edt Tue May 7 2024
Synopsis - High pressure over the western north atlantic will maintain moderate to occasionally fresh east to southeast breezes through Thursday night. Breezes will slacken and veer to the south and southwest Friday into the weekend, as the high shifts southward over the western atlantic, and a weak frontal boundary stalls north of the florida keys coastal waters.
the approximate shoreward edge of the gulf stream as of may 3 - .
64 nm south of dry tortugas light - .on loggerhead key. 20 nm south of cosgrove shoal light - .off the marquesas keys. 9 nm south of sand key light - .off key west. 8 nm south of looe key - .off big pine key. 11 nm south of sombrero key light - .off marathon. 9 nm southeast of alligator reef light - .off islamorada. 8 nm southeast of molasses reef light - .off key largo.
gulf stream analysis courtesy of the national weather service in key west.

FXUS62 KKEY 071423 AFDKEY

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Key West FL 1023 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

New DISCUSSION, MARINE, AVIATION

DISCUSSION
Issued at 1023 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

Expansive high pressure across the western North Atlantic is maintaining moderate east to southeast breezes across the forecast area this morning. This persistent east southeasterly flow has brought in dew points in the lower to almost mid 70s, and temperatures in the lower to mid 80s already today. It has definitely been a muggy start to the day across the Florida Keys! This morning's sounding sampled a PW of 1.54", which is nearing the 75th percentile for atmospheric moisture for this time of year. Despite this decent moisture profile, shower activity has not been able to capitalize on it, and KBYX is currently detecting no meteorological echoes. A few showers embedded in the east southeast flow have been waxing and waning across the Straits of Florida, but have diminished. For the remainder of the day, expect the continuation of muggy conditions, with little relief from cloud cover or showers forecast. A few island communities may see some sprinkles, but otherwise, most of the island chain will remain dry. The forecast is on track and no changes were necessary.

MARINE
Issued at 1023 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories in effect for the Florida Keys coastal waters. From synopsis, high pressure over the western North Atlantic will maintain moderate to occasionally fresh east to southeast breezes through Thursday night. Breezes will slacken and veer to the south and southwest Friday into the weekend, as the high shifts southward over the western Atlantic, and a weak frontal boundary stalls north of the Florida Keys coastal waters.

AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 1023 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

VFR conditions will prevail at both EYW and MTH through the TAF period with FEW to SCT skies AOA 2k ft. Near surface winds will be east to southeasterly at 10 to 15 knots, occasionally gusting to near 20 kts during the afternoon.

CLIMATE
On this day in 1937, the daily record rainfall of 4.08" was recorded in Key West. Rainfall records date back to 1871.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Key West 87 79 87 80 / 10 10 0 0 Marathon 86 79 87 80 / 10 10 0 0

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

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Tue -- 02:18 AM EDT     0.35 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 06:10 AM EDT     Moonrise
Tue -- 06:44 AM EDT     Sunrise
Tue -- 08:34 AM EDT     2.36 feet High Tide
Tue -- 03:32 PM EDT     -0.66 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:45 PM EDT     Moonset
Tue -- 07:57 PM EDT     Sunset
Tue -- 10:11 PM EDT     1.40 feet High Tide
Tue -- 11:24 PM EDT     New Moon
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Tue -- 12:10 AM EDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 03:12 AM EDT     -2.24 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 06:10 AM EDT     Moonrise
Tue -- 06:22 AM EDT     0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 06:44 AM EDT     Sunrise
Tue -- 09:00 AM EDT     1.56 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 11:46 AM EDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 03:11 PM EDT     -2.73 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 06:31 PM EDT     0.01 knots Slack
Tue -- 07:45 PM EDT     Moonset
Tue -- 07:57 PM EDT     Sunset
Tue -- 09:39 PM EDT     2.38 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 11:24 PM EDT     New Moon
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