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Small Craft Advisory 13, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this small craft advisory at Mar 15, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.
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- Issued
- Mar 15, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT (20:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 21, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
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426 WHUS72 KMFL 152038 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 438 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-160445- /O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.260316T0400Z-260317T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 438 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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399 WHUS72 KMFL 160617 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 217 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 GMZ656-657-676-170000- /O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.260317T0600Z-260318T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 217 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ650-651-670-671-170000- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260318T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 217 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
701 WHUS72 KMFL 162254 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 654 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-171100- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260318T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 654 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-171100- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.260317T0600Z-260318T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 654 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
952 WHUS72 KMFL 170403 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 1203 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-180000- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260319T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 1203 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-180000- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.260317T0600Z-260318T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1203 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
210 WHUS72 KMFL 171231 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 831 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-180000- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260319T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 831 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-180000- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260318T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 831 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
537 WHUS72 KMFL 172246 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 646 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-181530- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260319T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 646 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-181200- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260318T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 646 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
788 WHUS72 KMFL 180318 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 1118 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 AMZ630-182000- /O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.260318T2100Z-260319T1500Z/ Biscayne Bay- 1118 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt and rough bay waters. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ650-651-670-671-182000- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260320T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 1118 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-182000- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260319T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1118 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
669 WHUS72 KMFL 181913 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 313 PM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-190715- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260320T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 313 PM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-190715- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260319T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 313 PM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ630-190715- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.260318T2100Z-260319T1500Z/ Biscayne Bay- 313 PM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
466 WHUS72 KMFL 190714 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 314 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-191515- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260320T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 314 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-191500- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260319T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 314 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ630-191500- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260319T1500Z/ Biscayne Bay- 314 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
304 WHUS72 KMFL 190814 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 414 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-191615- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260321T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 414 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-191500- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260319T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 414 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ630-191500- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260319T1500Z/ Biscayne Bay- 414 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
420 WHUS72 KMFL 191451 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 GMZ656-657-676-200300- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260320T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ630-200300- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260320T1200Z/ Biscayne Bay- 1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ650-651-670-671-200300- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260321T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
669 WHUS72 KMFL 200421 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 1221 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-201230- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260321T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 1221 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-201200- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260320T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1221 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ630-201200- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260320T1200Z/ Biscayne Bay- 1221 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
081 WHUS72 KMFL 200555 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 155 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-201400- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 155 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-201200- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260320T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 155 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ630-201200- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260320T1200Z/ Biscayne Bay- 155 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
345 WHUS72 KMFL 200816 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 416 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 GMZ656-657-676-201630- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260320T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 416 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ630-201630- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260320T1800Z/ Biscayne Bay- 416 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ650-651-670-671-201630- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 416 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
955 WHUS72 KMFL 201613 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 1213 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 GMZ656-657-676-201715- /O.CAN.KMFL.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260320T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1213 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind speeds have dropped below Small Craft Advisory criteria for Gulf waters. $$ AMZ630-201715- /O.CAN.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260320T1800Z/ Biscayne Bay- 1213 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind speeds have dropped below Small Craft Advisory criteria for Biscayne Bay. $$ AMZ650-651-670-671-211200- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 1213 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
616 WHUS72 KMFL 210810 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 410 AM EDT Sat Mar 21 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-211200- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 410 AM EDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
773 WHUS72 KMFL 211138 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 738 AM EDT Sat Mar 21 2026 AMZ650-651-670-671-211245- /O.EXP.KMFL.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 738 AM EDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... . $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Miami, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Mar 15, 1:22 PM EDT, 3 hours 16 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 114 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
- Shower and thunderstorms chances will remain elevated into early next week, and could result in localized flooding and strong to severe impacts each afternoon.
- Temperatures will remain above normal through the weekend. However, a frontal passage Monday-Tuesday could bring much cooler temperatures mid week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 15, 1:22 PM EDT, 3 hours 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
122 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...New SHORT TERM, AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 114 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
- Shower and thunderstorms chances will remain elevated into
early next week, and could result in localized flooding and
strong to severe impacts each afternoon.
- Temperatures will remain above normal through the weekend.
However, a frontal passage Monday-Tuesday could bring much
cooler temperatures mid week.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Rest of today through Monday)
Issued at 114 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
Radar and satellite data has shown increasing thunderstorm
activity through the late morning hours, with bands of showers and
embedded thunder drifting northward from the Fl Keys and into
Miami-Dade. Stronger cells are likely to develop at any moment
during the rest of the afternoon hours as the convective bands
continue to gradually push northward. The best pool of moisture
and steeper lapse rates resides around central/eastern Broward and
Palm Beach counties, so these areas should experience the next
round of strong storms this afternoon.
Data from latest model soundings and KEY upper air sounding show
500mb temps around -11C, along with a very wet vertical profile
through 9km. PWATs are now in the 1.5-1.8" range, remaining above
March normals, along with effshear around 20kt and adequate DCAPE.
This synoptic scenario should continue to support widespread rain
and numerous thunderstorms for the rest of today and possibly into
the evening hours ahead of an approaching cold front from the NW.
The wet and unsettled weather conditions may continue on Monday with
potential for periods of heavy rain resulting in localized flooding.
The risk of severe weather will decrease Monday afternoon as latest
SPC outlook places highest risk on Day 2 just north of SoFlo with
only Palm Beach remaining in the Marginal level. But thunderstorm
activity is likely again tomorrow afternoon, and can't rule out
having a few strong to severe storms developing at times.
Main hazards concerns associated with the strongest storms are
potential for damaging wind gusts, large hail and localized
flooding, especially over east coast metro areas prone to urban
flooding.
Guidance show fair agreement between solutions about the arrival
of the front late Monday, keeping POPs/Wx coverage in the 60-70
percent range across much of SoFlo through the late night hours
Monday.
High temperatures today should still hit the low-mid 80s despite the
increased cloud cover. Overnight lows will remain in the low 70s
along the coast, and mid 60s over the interior. Temperatures on
Monday will reach the mid to upper 80s.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Monday night through Saturday)
Issued at 215 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
The aforementioned strong synoptic complex (consisting of a deep
upper level trough and stout surface low and cold front) will
continue to progress eastward Monday night, pushing the cold front
across our area overnight into Tuesday. This frontal passage will
continue to support scattered convective activity Monday night, with
the continued potential for a marginal severe weather threat. A
cooler airmass will move in behind the front, with temperatures
dropping to the low 70s during the day Tuesday and Wednesday, and
down to the 40s and 50s. Winds will also surge behind the front,
with breezy conditions expected mid week.
Models show the aforementioned front will linger over the western
Caribbean waters, helping focus enough moisture and instability in
our near vicinity to promote convective activity over our local
waters and perhaps even over the East Coast each afternoon.
Additionally, guidance is also showing a potential cut-off low break
off from weak troughing aloft and drifting over our area late this
week, with a surface trough or area of low pressure developing near
the surface. This could help increase chances of scattered showers
and thunderstorms Thursday and Friday afternoon, especially across
the East Coast metro area.
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 116 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
Periods of MVFR/IFR cigs/vis are possible, especially over the Atl
terminals, with any shower/thunderstorm that may develop through
around 16/00Z. VCSH may also linger through the nighttime hours.
SE winds 10-15 kts with higher gusts will also continue through
around 16/00Z, then remaining moderate overnight.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 215 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
A moderate to fresh southerly to southeasterly breeze will prevail
across all local waters through Monday ahead of a frontal approach
late Monday into Tuesday. Winds will increase out of the north
behind the front mid-week, potentially resulting in hazardous
boating conditions. Seas will remain below 3 feet across the Gulf
waters, and between 3-5 feet across the Atlantic waters. Scattered
to numerous showers will be possible across all local waters this
afternoon and early next week, with potentially rough seas and
strong winds near any storms.
&&
.BEACHES...
Issued at 215 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
Palm Beach and Broward county beaches will be at high risk of rip
currents today as northerly swell persists.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Miami 73 85 65 72 / 40 50 60 30
West Kendall 69 87 63 75 / 40 50 60 30
Opa-Locka 72 87 66 74 / 40 50 60 30
Homestead 73 86 67 76 / 40 40 70 40
Fort Lauderdale 73 84 63 71 / 40 60 60 30
N Ft Lauderdale 73 84 63 70 / 40 60 60 30
Pembroke Pines 73 87 66 74 / 40 50 60 30
West Palm Beach 72 86 60 68 / 50 70 50 20
Boca Raton 72 84 61 70 / 40 60 50 30
Naples 71 84 59 71 / 30 60 60 10
&&
.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Monday evening for FLZ168-172.
AM...None.
GM...None.
&&
SHORT TERM...17
LONG TERM....ATV
AVIATION...17In the hours before
Special weather statement, Mar 15, 12:17 PM EDT, 4 hours 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
FLZ070-073-075-151645-
Inland Collier County FL-Mainland Monroe FL-Inland Miami-
Dade County FL-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Collier, northern Mainland Monroe and central Miami-Dade Counties
through 1245 PM EDT...
At 1217 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Fortymile Bend, or 26 miles northwest of
Homestead General Airport, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Loop Road Ee Center, Dade-Collier Training Airport, Fortymile Bend,
and Big Cypress National Preserve.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2569 8074 2566 8094 2585 8104 2591 8082
TIME...MOT...LOC 1617Z 172DEG 12KT 2575 8088
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
FisherSpecial weather statement, Mar 15, 12:34 PM EDT, 4 hours 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1234 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
FLZ073-074-173-151700-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
Coastal Miami Dade County FL-
1234 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Miami-Dade
County through 100 PM EDT...
At 1234 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm over University Park, or near Kendall, moving
northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall, Doral, Hialeah
Gardens, Pinecrest, Miami Springs, Sweetwater, West Miami, Medley,
Westchester, Glenvar Heights, Fountainbleau, Kendale Lakes,
University Of Miami, Coral Terrace, Olympia Heights, and West
Kendall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2566 8027 2568 8050 2587 8055 2586 8031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1634Z 152DEG 18KT 2572 8038
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
FisherSpecial weather statement, Mar 15, 12:42 PM EDT, 3 hours 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1242 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
FLZ070-071-151730-
Inland Broward County FL-Inland Collier County FL-
1242 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central Collier
and central Broward Counties through 130 PM EDT...
At 1242 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of
Big Cypress National Preserve to near Miccosukee Service Plaza.
Movement was north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Miccosukee Service Plaza, and Big
Cypress National Preserve.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2624 8127 2626 8075 2605 8073 2600 8123
TIME...MOT...LOC 1642Z 172DEG 12KT 2608 8116 2612 8082
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
FisherSpecial weather statement, Mar 15, 12:54 PM EDT, 3 hours 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
1254 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
FLZ073-074-151715-
Metropolitan Miami Dade FL-Inland Miami-Dade County FL-
1254 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Miami-Dade County through 115 PM EDT...
At 1254 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Miccosukee Resort, or 13 miles northwest
of Kendall, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Miccosukee Resort.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2574 8045 2569 8058 2582 8068 2589 8054
TIME...MOT...LOC 1654Z 148DEG 18KT 2577 8054
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
FisherSpecial weather statement, Mar 15, 1:43 PM EDT, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
143 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
FLZ070-151815-
Inland Collier County FL-
143 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Collier
County through 215 PM EDT...
At 143 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Copeland, or 12 miles northeast of
Everglades City, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Copeland, Big Cypress National Preserve, Miles City, Fakahatchee
Strand State Preserve, Jerome, and Deep Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2593 8113 2596 8143 2623 8140 2623 8111
TIME...MOT...LOC 1743Z 185DEG 16KT 2602 8129
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
FisherSpecial weather statement, Mar 15, 2:50 PM EDT, 1 hour 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
250 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
FLZ063-151915-
Glades FL-
250 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Glades
County through 315 PM EDT...
At 249 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Brighton Seminole Reservation, or 9 miles
west of Buckhead Ridge, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Brighton Seminole Reservation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
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LAT...LON 2720 8094 2720 8093 2719 8091 2718 8091
2717 8090 2702 8101 2711 8121 2712 8121
2712 8117 2721 8117 2721 8094
TIME...MOT...LOC 1849Z 205DEG 23KT 2714 8105
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
CWCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 12:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Monroe | 28 min |
| Mar 15, 12:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 26 min |
| Mar 15, 12:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 48 min |
| Mar 15, 12:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 21 min |
| Mar 15, 1:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 32 min |
| Mar 15, 1:53 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 37 min | |
| Mar 15, 2:37 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 23 min | |
| Mar 15, 2:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Glades | 25 min |
| Mar 15, 2:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Glades | 19 min |
| Mar 15, 3:39 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 73 min |
| Mar 15, 4:52 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 83 min |
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