A weather brief concerning strong winds (Thursday) and colder temperatures (Thursday night/Friday Morning) is attached. This briefing is also available at https://www.weather.gov/media/key/DSS/dssbrief_land.pdf
Key Messages:
- Increasing west to northwest winds sustained 25 to 30 mph with occasional gusts to near 45 mph in squalls are likely Thursday. These winds may down small tree limbs causing localized utility outages and blow about loose, lightweight yard objects.
- Use the rest of today and early Thursday morning to secure loose and lightweight yard objects as well as any remaining outdoor holiday decorations.
- Colder air will move into the Florida Keys Thursday night, with morning low temperatures Friday morning reaching the mid to upper 40s in the Upper Keys. Combined with northerly winds of 15 to 20 mph, wind chills are expected to be in the 40 to 45 degree range from Islamorada through Key Largo and Ocean Reef.
The next briefing will be issued Thursday morning.