GMZ005-051430-
Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
1021 PM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
.SYNOPSIS...
The western periphery of a weak North Atlantic high will remain
in loose control of the Keys coastal waters for the next few
days. Light to gentle east to southeast breezes overnight through
morning will become light and at times variable during the
afternoon and evenings. Waves of low-level moisture pushing
across the Keys will support somewhat elevated rain and thunder
chances through Sunday, possibly returning to near normal for
early next week.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of September 2, 2026...
34 NM south-southwest of Dry Tortugas Light, on Loggerhead Key
34 NM south-southeast of Cosgrove Shoal Light, off the Marquesas Keys
26 NM south-southeast of Sand Key Light, off Key West
21 NM south-southeast of Looe Key, off Big Pine Key
17 NM southeast of Sombrero Key Light, off Marathon
10 NM southeast of Alligator Reef Light, off Islamorada
6 NM east-southeast of Molasses Reef Light, off Key Largo
1 NM east-southeast of Carysfort Reef Light, off Ocean Reef
This data courtesy of the Naval Oceanographic Office.
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GMZ031-051430-
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
1021 PM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
OVERNIGHT
East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to
near 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light
chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to a
light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay
waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
SUNDAY
Southeast to south winds near 5 knots, becoming south to
southwest. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Southeast to south winds near 5 knots. Bay waters
smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
MONDAY
South to southwest winds near 5 knots. Bay waters
smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
MONDAY NIGHT
Southeast to south winds near 5 knots. Bay waters
smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
TUESDAY
Southeast winds near 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
TUESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10
knots. Bay waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay
waters smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
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