####018000798#### FPUS72 KKEY 230554 NOWKEY Short Term Forecast National Weather Service Key West FL 154 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024 FLZ076>078-230700- Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- Including the Communities of Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West 154 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024 .NOW... Through 300 am, widespread showers with a few embedded thunderstorms will continue to track east to northeastward at 25 to 30 mph, across the Florida Keys. The strongest activity will remain over the waters. However, any island location may be visited by moderate to heavy activity. Residents can expect wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph, blinding downpours, and stray lightning strikes. Additional rainfall amounts of one half to one inch will be possible. $$ AJP