Synopsis For Keys Coastal Waters From Ocean Reef To Dry Tortugas-
Synopsis
An area of low pressure will remain near the Carolina coastline this afternoon through Friday. High pressure will build across the eastern Gulf of Mexico Friday night into early next week. The approximate shoreward edge of the Gulf Stream current...as of November 11th... 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 12, 2009
Florida Bay-
Small craft should exercise caution
This Afternoon
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and Gusty. Bay waters choppy to rough.
Tonight
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Friday
Northwest to north winds near 15 knots. Bay waters a moderate chop.
Friday Night
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop.
Saturday
North to northeast winds near 10 knots. Bay waters a light chop.
Sunday And Monday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers Sunday night and Monday.