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FXUS62 KKEY 150259
AFDKEY

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Key West FL
1059 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

...New DISCUSSION, MARINE, AVIATION...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1059 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

Another peaceful evening across the region. Dry air continues to
dominate as seen by this evening`s sounding. In addition, low
level ridge is inching closer to the Sunshine State. This in
combination with an upper level ridge moving into the western Gulf
is providing a deep layer of subsidence. To no surprise, the KBYX
radar is void of any precipitation in our CWA. There are on
occasion an isolated shower that develops along a residual weak
surface boundary between Andros and Cay Sal Bank. Otherwise, it`s
high and dry with barely any clouds to speak of.

Speaking of the low level ridge, winds have clocked around sooner
than expected to the east and southeast this evening. Also, we are
seeing an unexpected minor surge in winds. Speeds along the reef
tract are hovering near 10 knots and was briefly for a time
registering 10 to 15 knots. Temperatures are currently around 80
degrees and dew points in the lower 70s, making things a little
muggy.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 1059 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

Light to gentle east to southeasterly breezes will
dominate conditions across the Florida Keys waters for the
upcoming days. Shower coverage will remain sparse through the
weekend. Expect a day and night cycle of breezes freshening
overnight and slackening during the day. Occasional periods of
variable winds are possible.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 1059 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

VFR conditions will prevail through the forecast period. Light
east to southeast winds will increase to around 10 knots during
the day on Thursday.

&&

.KEY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
GM...None.
&&

$$

Public/Marine/Fire...LIW
Aviation/Nowcasts....LIW
Data Acquisition.....DP

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