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Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
433 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024
.SYNOPSIS...The western extent of a low-level ridge axis that
extends west-northwest has begun to loosen its grip across the
Florida Keys, and breezes have shifted to the south to southwest.
Breezes will quickly veer to the north while further decreasing
this afternoon as a frontal boundary slides down the Florida
peninsula. There may be a break in the rain-free conditions
tonight through Tuesday, followed by variable breezes turning to
the east Wednesday through Thursday.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of May 15,
2024...
49 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
32 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.
24 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
27 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.
29 NM South of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
8 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
3 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.
Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the National Weather Service in
Key West.
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GMZ042>044-200300-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out
to the reef-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
433 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024
TONIGHT
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south to
southwest 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a
light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
MONDAY
Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west to
northwest and increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot.
Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
MONDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
northwest to north and decreasing to 5 to 10 knots after
midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet, subsiding to around 1 foot. Nearshore
waters a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
TUESDAY
North to northeast winds near 5 knots, becoming
variable. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming northeast
to east and increasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.
Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms.
WEDNESDAY
Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to
near 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, building to around 1 foot.
Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds near 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots. Seas around 1 foot, building to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore
waters a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms.
THURSDAY
East winds near 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15
knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming
a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east to
southeast. Seas around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to
moderate chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
East to southeast winds near 10 knots.
Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers
and thunderstorms.
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