Synopsis For Keys Coastal Waters From Ocean Reef To Dry Tortugas-
Synopsis
Strong breezes will persist into early next week as a large area of high pressure near the Carolina coastline builds southeastward. These strong breezes...along with occasional to frequent gale force wind gusts...will be responsible for hazardous boating conditions tonight into early next week. Winds will begin to decrease and seas will begin to subside by Tuesday afternoon. The approximate shoreward edge of the Gulf Stream current...as of November 6th... 35 nm south of Dry Tortugas light...on Loggerhead Key. 32 nm south of Cosgrove Shoal light...off the Marquesas Keys. 13 nm south of Sand Key light...off Key West. 4 nm south of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key. 6 nm south of Sombrero Key light...off Marathon. 2 nm southeast of Alligator Reef light...off Islamorada. 2 nm southeast of Molasses Reef light...off Key Largo. 2 nm east of Carysfort Reef light...off Ocean Reef. Gulf Stream information courtesy of the naval oceanographic office.
Forecast as of 4:30 PM EST on November 7, 2009
Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm-
Craig Key To The West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge Out 20 Nm-
West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge To Key West Out 20 Nm-
Ocean Reef To Craig Key 20 To 60 Nm Out-
Craig Key To The West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge 20 To 60 Nm Out-
West End Of The 7 Mile Bridge To Key West 20 To 60 Nm Out...
Including The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary-
Small Craft Advisory in effect
Tonight
Northeast to east winds 25 to 30 knots...with occasional gusts near 35 knots. Seas beyond the reef 8 to 11 feet...except higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef 3 to 5 feet. Nearshore waters extremely rough. Scattered showers.
Sunday
East winds 25 to 30 knots...with occasional gusts near 35 knots. Seas beyond the reef 8 to 11 feet...except higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef 3 to 5 feet. Nearshore waters extremely rough. Scattered showers in the morning. Numerous showers in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
East winds 25 to 30 knots...with occasional gusts near 35 knots. Seas beyond the reef 8 to 11 feet...except higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef 3 to 5 feet. Nearshore waters extremely rough. Numerous showers.
Monday
East to southeast winds 25 to 30 knots...with occasional gusts near 35 knots. Seas beyond the reef 8 to 11 feet. Seas inside the reef 3 to 5 feet. Nearshore waters extremely rough. Numerous showers.
Monday Night
East to southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas beyond the reef 7 to 10 feet. Seas inside the reef 2 to 4 feet. Nearshore waters very rough. Scattered showers.
Tuesday
Southeast winds near 20 knots...decreasing to near 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas beyond the reef 6 to 9 feet...subsiding to 4 to 6 feet in the afternoon. Seas inside the reef 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters rough...becoming a moderate chop in the afternoon. Scattered showers.
Wednesday
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas beyond the reef 3 to 5 feet. Seas inside the reef 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop. Scattered showers.
Thursday
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas beyond the reef 4 to 6 feet...except higher in the Gulf Stream. Seas inside the reef 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters choppy. Scattered showers.
