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Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
432 PM EST Sat Feb 4 2023
.SYNOPSIS...Fresh to strong northeast to east breezes will
prevail across the Keys coastal waters this evening, as strong
high pressure moves offshore from the Mid Atlantic states.
Easterly breezes will begin to slacken late tonight, then become
southeast and weaken further on Sunday as the high moves further
offshore. After a short period of light to gentle breezes Sunday
night into Monday, easterly breezes will quickly freshen once
again Monday evening and remain fresh to strong through midweek,
due to another high pressure building into the southeastern United
States.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of
February 4...
26 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
12 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys.
14 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
13 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key.
20 NM South of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
22 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
10 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.
Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the Naval Oceanographic
Office.
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Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-
Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
432 PM EST Sat Feb 4 2023
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT
TONIGHT
Northeast to east winds near 20 knots, becoming
east and decreasing to near 15 knots late. Seas 2 to 4 feet. West
of the Marquesas Keys, seas 5 to 6 feet, subsiding to 3 to 5 feet
after midnight. Nearshore waters rough, becoming a moderate chop.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
SUNDAY
East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
southeast and decreasing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 foot or less. West of the Marquesas
Keys, seas 2 to 4 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters
a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Northwest to north winds near 5 knots, becoming
north 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
Nearshore waters smooth, becoming smooth to a light chop.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
MONDAY
Northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot.
Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers.
MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots early,
increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 2 to
3 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming
choppy.
TUESDAY
East winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except 3
to 4 feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore waters rough.
TUESDAY NIGHT
East winds near 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet,
except 3 to 4 feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore waters
rough. Isolated showers.
WEDNESDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, except
3 to 4 feet west of the Marquesas Keys. Nearshore waters choppy.
Isolated showers.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East to southeast winds near 15 knots. Seas
1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feet west of the Marquesas Keys.
Nearshore waters a moderate chop. Isolated showers.
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
East to southeast winds 10 to 15
knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate
chop. Isolated showers.
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