Station Name: Buoy Key, FL
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Buoy Key
Flamingo, FL 33034
Monroe County

GPS Coordinates: 25.119, -80.834

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Statement issued April 8 at 4:20PM EDT until April 9 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 4:20 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Upper and Middle Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong to gale force winds north of the Florida Keys are generating enhanced swell along the western coastline of Florida. The swell, in turn, is causing elevated waters along the Middle and Upper Keys.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Flood Watch issued April 8 at 12:15AM EDT until April 8 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 12:15 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County and Metropolitan Miami Dade. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of urban and poor drainage locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are expected today, with locally higher amounts of 3-5 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Rip Current Statement issued April 8 at 2:22PM EDT until April 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 2:22 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Wind Advisory issued April 8 at 7:08PM EDT until April 8 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 7:08 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County, and Metropolitan Miami Dade Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.