Looks like wind, rain and some squalls are coming to the Lower and Central Keys tomorrow courtesy of Hurricane Paula. Strongly recommend staying well clear of the squalls. We've been lucky not to have lost anyone in a tropical system in the USA for a few years. Best not to push our luck, some will and some will lose over time.
Thursday...Northeast to east winds near 15 knots...increasing to 20 to 25 knots gusts to around 40 knots well offshore. Seas higher in the gulf stream. Seas beyond the reef 3 to 5 feet...4 to 7 feet well offshore. Seas inside the reef around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop...with rough seas well offshore. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Thursday Night...Tropical storm conditions possible. North to northeast winds 15 to 20 knots...with 20 to 25 knots and gusts to around 40 knots well offshore. Seas beyond the reef 4 to 6 feet...building to 5 to 7 feet well offshore. Seas higher in the gulf stream. Seas inside the reef around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Friday Through Saturday Night...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas beyond the reef 4 to 7 feet. Seas higher in the gulf stream. Seas inside the reef 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters rough. Isolated showers.
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...fl&zmx=1&zmy=1