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Last Map Update: Wed, Oct 28, 2026 at 2:30:15 pm EDT

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A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through 11 AM EDT this morning for Bayside/Gulfside, W & C Hawk Channel, W & C FL Straits, & the SE Gulf waters. Small Craft Should Exercise Caution (SCEC) in the Far E Straits until seas subside this morning. Breezy conditions this morning, mainly for the Lower Keys will continue to slacken today, becoming light to gentle by tonight. Moisture remains with a slight chance of showers expected today & tonight.

Coastal Flood Warning in effect all of the Florida Keys through at least Thursday morning. Saltwater flooding is threatening property and impacting travel. High tides are about 2 to 2.75 ft above normal high tide. Numerous roads may be impassable. Low-lying homes, businesses, and infrastructure could be inundated.

***A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE FLORIDA KEYS*** UPPER KEYS: TODAY: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. North to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast to east and decreasing to near 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. LOWER & MIDDLE KEYS: TODAY: Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Breezy early. Highs in the mid 80s. North to northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northeast and decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

***A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL THE FLORIDA KEYS COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT FLORIDA BAY, E HAWK CHANNEL, & E STRAITS*** TODAY: E of Craig Key: Gentle to moderate N-NE breezes, becoming gentle. W of Craig Key: Fresh to strong N-NE breezes, becoming gentle to moderate. Seas: Bay/Gulfside 3-5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft, subsiding to 2-3 ft, except W of the Marquesas 6-7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft, subsiding to 4-6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft; Hawk Channel 2-3 ft, except W of Cosgrove subsiding to 3-5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft; C &W FL Straits 5-8 ft, occasionally 10 ft, subsiding to 4-6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft; E Straits 4-6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft, subsiding to 2-4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft; SE Gulf 5-8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft, subsiding to 4-6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Bay / nearshore waters rough, becoming a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers.

***A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL THE FLORIDA KEYS COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT FLORIDA BAY, E HAWK CHANNEL, & E STRAITS*** TODAY: E of Craig Key: Gentle to moderate N-NE breezes, becoming gentle. W of Craig Key: Fresh to strong N-NE breezes, becoming gentle to moderate. Seas: Bay/Gulfside 3-5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft, subsiding to 2-3 ft, except W of the Marquesas 6-7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft, subsiding to 4-6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft; Hawk Channel 2-3 ft, except W of Cosgrove subsiding to 3-5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft; C &W FL Straits 5-8 ft, occasionally 10 ft, subsiding to 4-6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft; E Straits 4-6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft, subsiding to 2-4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft; SE Gulf 5-8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft, subsiding to 4-6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Bay / nearshore waters rough, becoming a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers.

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