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Short Term Forecast

National Weather Service Key West FL

1055 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026



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Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out

and beyond 5 fathoms-

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-

Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of

Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM-

Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of

Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-

Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas

20 to 60 NM out-

1055 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026



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Through midnight, disorganized showers stretching from the

southeastern Gulf waters through the western portions of the distant

Florida Straits will continue to drift to the west at near 10 knots.

Mariners encountering this activity may experience gusty and erratic

winds near 20 knots, reduced visibility from moderate to heavy 

downpours, and occasional lightning strikes.



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