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

Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 1:17PM EST by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Sun March 1, 2026, 1:17 PM
Expires: Sun March 1, 2026, 1:45 PM

At 117 PM EST, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Naranja, or near Homestead, moving south at 15 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... Homestead, Turkey Point, Homestead Miami Speedway, Black Point, Homestead General Airport, The Redland, Florida City, Homestead Base, Naranja, Princeton, Leisure City, Cutler Bay, Goulds, West Perrine, Palmetto Bay, and South Miami Heights.

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.

Flood Advisory issued March 1 at 1:13PM EST until March 1 at 2:15PM EST by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Sun March 1, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Sun March 1, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following county, Miami-Dade. * WHEN...Until 215 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 113 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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... Miami, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Richmond Heights, Glenvar Heights, West Perrine, University Of Miami, Cutler Bay, Sunset, The Falls, Howard, Palmetto Estates and South Miami Heights. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.