Short Term Forecast
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
712 FPUS72 KKEY 172303 NOWKEY Short Term Forecast National Weather Service Key West FL 703 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026 GMZ035-180015- Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- 703 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026 .NOW... Through 8 PM, a couple of lines of showers will continue to percolate just offshore to the north of the Lower Keys between Smith SHoal Light and Content Keys. In general, these showers have been nearly stationary. Mariners encountering this activity may experience erratic gusts of 15 to 20 knots, moderate downpours, and occasional lightning strikes. Waterspouts are possible as well. $$ DP