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Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
458 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

GMZ047-080900-
SE Gulf of America from 22N to 26N E of 87W including Straits of
Florida-
458 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING N OF 24N...

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
.THU...SE to S winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
.THU NIGHT...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS POSSIBLE N OF 24N. SE to S
winds 20 to 25 kt S of 24N, and SE to S 30 to 35 kt N of 24N.
Seas 7 to 10 ft in SW to W swell, building to 10 to 15 ft in W
swell late. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
.FRI...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED N OF 24N. S of 24N, S
winds 20 to 25 kt. N of 24N, S winds 35 to 40 kt, diminishing to
25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 14 to 22 ft in SW to W swell.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
.FRI NIGHT...SE to S winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft in SW to
W swell, subsiding to 7 to 10 ft in SW to W swell late.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft in NW swell.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.SUN...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE to E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON...NE to E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
458 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of America

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

GMZ057-080900-
NE Gulf of America N of 26N E of 87W-
458 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt, shifting to E late.
Seas 6 to 8 ft. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
.THU...E winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Scattered to numerous
showers and thunderstorms.
.THU NIGHT...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED. E to SE winds
30 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft in NE to E swell, building to 9 to
14 ft in S swell late. Scattered to numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
.FRI...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED. W of 85W, SE winds
40 to 45 kt, becoming SE to S 50 to 60 kt in the afternoon. E of
85W, SE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft in SW swell, building
to 20 to 30 ft in SW swell in the afternoon. Scattered showers
and thunderstorms.
.FRI NIGHT...HURRICANE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE. W of 85W, S winds
60 to 70 kt, becoming SE to S 20 to 25 kt late. E of
85W, SE to S winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 23 to 35 ft in S to SW
swell. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
.SAT...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft in S to SW swell,
subsiding to 6 to 9 ft in S to SW swell in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft in S to SW
swell.
.SUN...SW winds 10 kt, shifting to N to NE in the afternoon. Seas
4 to 6 ft in S swell.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.MON...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$


Flood Advisory


Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
626 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

FLC093-080030-
/O.NEW.KMLB.FA.Y.0138.261007T2226Z-261008T0030Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Okeechobee FL-
626 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northern Okeechobee County in east central Florida...

* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding
    is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
    Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Fort Drum and Basinger.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2751 8112 2762 8080 2759 8078 2756 8078
      2756 8076 2748 8070 2737 8102


$$

Watson

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
459 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

FLC061-093-072300-
/O.NEW.KMLB.FA.Y.0137.261007T2059Z-261007T2300Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Indian River FL-Okeechobee FL-
459 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Indian River County in east central Florida...
  Northeastern Okeechobee County in east central Florida...

* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding
    is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
    Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Fort Drum.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2764 8087 2766 8087 2770 8064 2759 8060
      2754 8074 2749 8100 2756 8107 2764 8092


$$

Watson


Coastal Flood Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
433 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

FLZ076>078-080900-
/O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0009.000000T0000Z-261009T0000Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
433 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding.

* WHERE...Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and
  lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some
  seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less
  clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that
  persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost
  certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
826 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

FLZ168-172>174-080000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0005.261007T2000Z-261008T1400Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-Far South Miami-Dade County-
826 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County,
  Coastal Miami Dade County and Far South Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is expected during
  the high tide cycle early this evening and again during the high
  tide cycle early Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$


Marine Weather Statement


Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
510 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

AMZ552-555-572-575-072315-
510 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...
  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm...
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm...

At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 22 nm east of Port Canaveral to
18 nm east of Indian River Shores to 15 nm east of Fort Pierce Inlet,
moving east at 20 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.

&&

LAT...LON 2716 8024 2746 8037 2765 8041 2786 8053
      2868 8079 2884 7961 2877 7958 2854 7953
      2829 7954 2789 7938

$$

Watson


Short Term Forecast


Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service Key West FL
601 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

GMZ033>035-072315-
Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out
and beyond 5 fathoms-
Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-
Gulf of America from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to 5 Fathoms-
601 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026

.NOW...
Through 7 PM, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will move
northeast at near 10 knots across mainly the Southeast Gulf waters
north and northeast of the Dry Tortugas. Mariners encountering the
stronger of the activity can expect wind gusts 20 to 25 knots,
blinding downpours, and infrequent cloud-to- water lightning strikes.

$$

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