NWS Key West

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Last Map Update: Sat, Apr 4, 2026 at 1:46:40 am EDT

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Small Craft Advisory

Breezy Conditions

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Small Craft Advisory in Effect! Fresh Breezes Lasting into the Weekend. All Florida Keys waters. Winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet in the Florida Straits. Wind conditions will be hazardous for small craft, with nearshore waters becoming rough. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

Breezy conditions will continue through Saturday across the island chain. Expect slightly warmer-than-average lows tonight, near average highs Saturday, and slight chance (10%) of showers throughout.

TODAY... Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Breezy. Highs near 80. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 10 percent.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT! Today... East fresh/strong breezes (~20 kts), becoming NE-E for waters near & north of island chain. Decreasing to 15-20 kts for SE Gulf waters late. Seas: Bay/Gulfside 2-3 ft, west of the Marquesas ~4 ft, occasionally 5 ft; Hawk Channel 3-5 ft, occasionally 6 ft; FL Straits 5-7 ft, occasionally 9 ft; SE Gulf 3-5 ft, occasionally 6 ft. Bay/nearshore waters rough. Slight chance of showers.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT! Today... East fresh/strong breezes (~20 kts), becoming NE-E for waters near & north of island chain. Decreasing to 15-20 kts for SE Gulf waters late. Seas: Bay/Gulfside 2-3 ft, west of the Marquesas ~4 ft, occasionally 5 ft; Hawk Channel 3-5 ft, occasionally 6 ft; FL Straits 5-7 ft, occasionally 9 ft; SE Gulf 3-5 ft, occasionally 6 ft. Bay/nearshore waters rough. Slight chance of showers.

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