Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Key Colony Beach, FL
March 28, 2024 1:09 PM EDT (17:09 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 7:20 AM Sunset 7:43 PM Moonrise 9:49 PM Moonset 8:06 AM |
GMZ043 Expires:202403282045;;764977 Fzus52 Kkey 281441 Cwfkey
coastal waters forecast for the florida keys national weather service key west fl 1041 am edt Thu mar 28 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>044-282045- 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- 1041 am edt Thu mar 28 2024
.small craft advisory in effect - .
This afternoon - South to southwest winds near 20 knots, becoming west to northwest 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except building to 3 to 5 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. NEarshore waters rough, becoming very rough. Scattered showers and isolated Thunderstorms, then isolated showers this afternoon. Winds and seas higher in and around Thunderstorms.
Tonight - Northwest to north winds near 25 knots, becoming north to northeast 20 to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, except 5 to 7 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. NEarshore waters extremely rough, becoming very rough.
Friday - Northeast winds near 20 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 4 to 6 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. NEarshore waters rough, becoming choppy.
Friday night - Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. NEarshore waters choppy.
Saturday - East winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3 to 4 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. NEarshore waters a moderate chop.
Saturday night - East winds decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters becoming a light to moderate chop.
Sunday - East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a light to moderate chop.
Sunday night - East to southeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. NEarshore waters a moderate chop.
Monday - East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. NEarshore waters a light to moderate chop.
Monday night - East to southeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. NEarshore waters a moderate chop.
coastal waters forecast for the florida keys national weather service key west fl 1041 am edt Thu mar 28 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>044-282045- 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- 1041 am edt Thu mar 28 2024
GMZ005 Synopsis For Keys Coastal Waters From Ocean Reef To Dry Tortugas 1041 Am Edt Thu Mar 28 2024
Synopsis - Strong to near gale breezes out of the south to southwest veer to the west and northwest throughout the day as a cold front is exiting the forecast area. The worst of the Thunderstorm activity is out of the marine area, but lingering showers and isolated Thunderstorms remain in the cold fronts wake. Moisture tapers off into the afternoon hours, but the strong to near gale breezes remain in place. As a result, the small craft advisory is in effect until tomorrow morning. Breezes diminish and veer to an easterly direction over the course of tomorrow afternoon and evening.
the approximate shoreward edge of the gulf stream is currently unavailable.
the approximate shoreward edge of the gulf stream is currently unavailable.
Area Discussion for - Key West, FL
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FXUS62 KKEY 281442 AFDKEY
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Key West FL 1042 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
New DISCUSSION, MARINE, AVIATION
DISCUSSION
Issued at 1035 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 The worst of the thunderstorm activity has diminished as the leading edge of a cold front has already pushed through, but some light showers and strong breezes remain. Showers diminish over the next few hours, but the strong breezes will prevail through the rest of today and into tomorrow morning. Current temperatures from surface observations are reflecting the cooler air from the cold front, reading in the upper 70s. Satellite obs show the cloud shield associated with the front slowly tracking through the forecast area, so the sun should be able to make an appearance later this afternoon.
The rest of the forecast is still on track, so there are no changes being made at this time.
MARINE
Issued at 1035 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 Strong to near gale breezes out of the south to southwest veer to the west and northwest throughout the day as a cold front is exiting the forecast area. The worst of the thunderstorm activity is out of the marine area, but lingering showers and isolated thunderstorms remain in the cold fronts wake.
Moisture tapers off into the afternoon hours, but the strong to near gale breezes remain in place. As a result, the Small Craft Advisory is in effect until tomorrow morning. Breezes diminish and veer to an easterly direction over the course of tomorrow afternoon and evening.
AVIATION
(15Z TAFS)
Issued at 1035 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms ahead of a cold front will slowly wane over the next several hours at the terminals. The primary impact from these showers will be gusty crosswinds out of the south, occasionally approaching 30 knots. As the cold front pushes through this afternoon, winds will clock around to the northwest to north, becoming sustained near 20 knots, with frequent gusts 25 to 30 knots under VFR conditions.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Key West 68 79 71 81 / 0 0 0 0 Marathon 69 80 71 79 / 10 0 0 0
KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EDT Friday for GMZ031>035- 042>044-052>055-072>075.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Key West FL 1042 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
New DISCUSSION, MARINE, AVIATION
DISCUSSION
Issued at 1035 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 The worst of the thunderstorm activity has diminished as the leading edge of a cold front has already pushed through, but some light showers and strong breezes remain. Showers diminish over the next few hours, but the strong breezes will prevail through the rest of today and into tomorrow morning. Current temperatures from surface observations are reflecting the cooler air from the cold front, reading in the upper 70s. Satellite obs show the cloud shield associated with the front slowly tracking through the forecast area, so the sun should be able to make an appearance later this afternoon.
The rest of the forecast is still on track, so there are no changes being made at this time.
MARINE
Issued at 1035 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 Strong to near gale breezes out of the south to southwest veer to the west and northwest throughout the day as a cold front is exiting the forecast area. The worst of the thunderstorm activity is out of the marine area, but lingering showers and isolated thunderstorms remain in the cold fronts wake.
Moisture tapers off into the afternoon hours, but the strong to near gale breezes remain in place. As a result, the Small Craft Advisory is in effect until tomorrow morning. Breezes diminish and veer to an easterly direction over the course of tomorrow afternoon and evening.
AVIATION
(15Z TAFS)
Issued at 1035 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms ahead of a cold front will slowly wane over the next several hours at the terminals. The primary impact from these showers will be gusty crosswinds out of the south, occasionally approaching 30 knots. As the cold front pushes through this afternoon, winds will clock around to the northwest to north, becoming sustained near 20 knots, with frequent gusts 25 to 30 knots under VFR conditions.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Key West 68 79 71 81 / 0 0 0 0 Marathon 69 80 71 79 / 10 0 0 0
KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EDT Friday for GMZ031>035- 042>044-052>055-072>075.
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Airport Reports
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KMTH THE FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTL,FL | 3 sm | 16 min | WSW 15G31 | 10 sm | Clear | 82°F | 73°F | 74% | 29.90 |
Tide / Current for Boot Key Harbor, Vaca Key, Florida (2)
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Boot Key Harbor
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Thu -- 05:04 AM EDT 0.23 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:19 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 09:06 AM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 11:00 AM EDT 1.87 feet High Tide
Thu -- 06:05 PM EDT -0.20 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:39 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 10:49 PM EDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 05:04 AM EDT 0.23 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:19 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 09:06 AM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 11:00 AM EDT 1.87 feet High Tide
Thu -- 06:05 PM EDT -0.20 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:39 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 10:49 PM EDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Boot Key Harbor, Vaca Key, Florida (2), Tide feet
12 am |
1.4 |
1 am |
1.2 |
2 am |
0.9 |
3 am |
0.6 |
4 am |
0.3 |
5 am |
0.2 |
6 am |
0.3 |
7 am |
0.6 |
8 am |
1.1 |
9 am |
1.5 |
10 am |
1.8 |
11 am |
1.9 |
12 pm |
1.8 |
1 pm |
1.5 |
2 pm |
1.1 |
3 pm |
0.6 |
4 pm |
0.2 |
5 pm |
-0.1 |
6 pm |
-0.2 |
7 pm |
-0.1 |
8 pm |
0.1 |
9 pm |
0.5 |
10 pm |
0.8 |
11 pm |
1.1 |
Moser Channel (swingbridge)
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Thu -- 02:29 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 05:30 AM EDT -1.80 knots Max Ebb
Thu -- 07:19 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:50 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 09:06 AM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 11:13 AM EDT 1.24 knots Max Flood
Thu -- 01:55 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 05:32 PM EDT -2.08 knots Max Ebb
Thu -- 07:39 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 08:55 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 10:49 PM EDT Moonrise
Thu -- 11:44 PM EDT 1.74 knots Max Flood
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 02:29 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 05:30 AM EDT -1.80 knots Max Ebb
Thu -- 07:19 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:50 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 09:06 AM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 11:13 AM EDT 1.24 knots Max Flood
Thu -- 01:55 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 05:32 PM EDT -2.08 knots Max Ebb
Thu -- 07:39 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 08:55 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 10:49 PM EDT Moonrise
Thu -- 11:44 PM EDT 1.74 knots Max Flood
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Moser Channel (swingbridge), Florida Current, knots
12 am |
1.6 |
1 am |
1.1 |
2 am |
0.4 |
3 am |
-0.4 |
4 am |
-1.2 |
5 am |
-1.7 |
6 am |
-1.7 |
7 am |
-1.3 |
8 am |
-0.7 |
9 am |
0.1 |
10 am |
0.9 |
11 am |
1.2 |
12 pm |
1.1 |
1 pm |
0.6 |
2 pm |
-0.1 |
3 pm |
-0.8 |
4 pm |
-1.5 |
5 pm |
-2 |
6 pm |
-2 |
7 pm |
-1.6 |
8 pm |
-0.8 |
9 pm |
0.1 |
10 pm |
1 |
11 pm |
1.6 |
Key West, FL,
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