Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

A powerful Arctic blast will bring dangerously cold, record low temperatures to the Gulf Coast, upper Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast U.S. into this weekend. A rapidly deepening storm centered just off the North Carolina coast Friday night through Saturday night will produce widespread heavy snow and wind from the southern Appalachians across the Carolinas and southern Virginia. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 10:30:17 am EST

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Weekend: Cold & Windy

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A GALE WATCH is in effect for all Florida Keys waters. Winds this weekend will drastically freshen to near 35 knots across all marine zones. This will happen as early as Saturday evening, and last through Sunday morning. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels.

High-impact weather event for Florida Keys this weekend! Be prepared for the following Saturday through Monday: Strong winds (~30 mph, gusts ~45 mph); Hazardous marine conditions; Cold temps, wind chills (upper 20s, Upper Keys); Coastal flooding (minor to moderate).

TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. North to northeast near 10 mph, 4 to 9 knots, with the Lower Keys becoming northwest to north and increasing to 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

A GALE WATCH WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL KEYS WATERS FOR INCREASING NORTHERLY WINDS ON SATURDAY. SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION ACROSS THE FLORIDA STRAITS. TODAY...generally gentle to moderate northerly breezes, becoming northwesterly and moderate. Across the Florida Straits...moderate to fresh northerly breezes, becoming northwest. Bay and nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Isolated to scattered showers.

A GALE WATCH WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL KEYS WATERS FOR INCREASING NORTHERLY WINDS ON SATURDAY. SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION ACROSS THE FLORIDA STRAITS. TODAY...Seas across bay and gulfside waters...1 to 2 feet except near 2 feet west of Marquesas Keys. Hawk Channel...2 to 3 feet. Florida Straits...3 to 6 feet. Deep Gulf...around 2 feet. Isolated to scattered showers.

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