GMZ005-211545-
 Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
 433 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024
 
 
 .SYNOPSIS...A cold front sweeping through Keys waters today will
 generally maintain fresh northwest to northerly breezes. Waters in
 the lee of South Florida will likely see a brief, but substantial,
 lull in the afternoon. Moderate to fresh northwest to northerly
 breezes will continue through the remainder of the week, with
 considerable diurnal speed variations. High pressure will then
 advance eastward through the Gulf Coast states this weekend
 resulting in winds relaxing and veering northeast to east
 northeasterly.
 
 The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of November
 12...
 
 31 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
 9 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.
 2 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
 5 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.
 8 NM South of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
 14 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
 19 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.
 10 NM East of Carysfort Reef Light...off Ocean Reef.
 
 Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the National Weather Service in
 Key West based on products from the Real Time Ocean Forecast System.
 
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   GMZ032-211545-  Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile  Bridge-  433 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024    SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT    TODAY  Northwest to north winds near 20 knots, decreasing to 15  to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters rough, becoming  choppy.  TONIGHT  Northwest to north winds increasing to near 20 knots.  Seas 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters becoming rough.  FRIDAY  Northwest to north winds near 20 knots, decreasing to  near 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, subsiding to 2 to 3 feet.  Nearshore waters rough, becoming a moderate chop.  FRIDAY NIGHT  Northwest to north winds near 15 knots. Seas 2 to  3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop.  SATURDAY  North winds near 15 knots, decreasing to near 10 knots.  Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a  light chop.  SATURDAY NIGHT  North to northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas  1 foot or less. Nearshore waters a light chop.  SUNDAY  Northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.  Nearshore waters a light chop.  SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT  Northeast to east winds 10  to 15 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light to  moderate chop.    $$