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 gale force wind gusts...will be responsible for hazardous boating conditions this afternoon into early next week. A Gale Warning may be required for Keys waters later this weekend into early next week. 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 10:30 am 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-
Key West To 20 Nm West Of Dry Tortugas Out 60 Nm...Including The
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary-
Small Craft Advisory in effect
This Afternoon
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.
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 And 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.
Tuesday
Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots...decreasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas beyond the reef 7 to 10 feet... subsiding to 5 to 7 feet in the afternoon. Seas inside the reef 2 to 4 feet. Nearshore waters very rough...becoming choppy in the afternoon. Numerous showers.
Wednesday
South winds near 15 knots. Seas beyond the reef 4 to 6 feet. Seas inside the reef 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers.
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