GMZ005-042045-
Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas
432 AM 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, occasionally moderate, east to southeast
breezes overnight through morning will become light and variable
at times during the afternoon and evenings. In addition, the
overall flow will keep low-level moisture in place across the
region, with seasonally normal rain and thunder chances.
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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GMZ031-042045-
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
432 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
TODAY
Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters
smooth to a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
TONIGHT
East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters
smooth to 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
South winds near 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
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. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
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. Bay waters smooth to a
light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
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