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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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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-
433 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024
SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION UNTIL WINDS DECREASE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED TONIGHT
TODAY
Northwest to north winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming
northwest 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters
choppy, becoming a light to moderate chop.
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 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters rough, becoming
a moderate chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest to north winds near 15 knots. Seas 1 to
2 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop.
SATURDAY
North winds near 15 knots, decreasing to around 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
around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop.
SUNDAY
Northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot.
Nearshore waters a light chop.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15
knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate
chop.
MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas
around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop.
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