Monroe County
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 4:33AM EST until December 31 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
* WHAT...Northwest to north winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft in the Straits of Florida and the SE Gulf. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal, and Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 3:10AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...In Gulf of America, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 3:10AM EST until December 31 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...In Atlantic coastal waters, Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM and Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 3:10AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...In Gulf of America, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:13AM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Inland Palm Beach County, Glades, Hendry, and Inland Collier County Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very low temperatures and wind chills could damage cold sensitive vegetation.
Kirby Storter - Partial Reopen
As of 11/4/2024, the Kirby Storter Boardwalk will reopen to the public. Note that the boardwalk is only open part of the way, as rebuilding has not yet begun.
Off Road Vehicle Inspections
ORV renewals & new permits will be issued at the Nathanial P. Reed Visitor Center Friday-Monday, 9am-1:30pm. No permits will be issued Tuesday-Thursday. Permits will be issued first-come first-served. Visit our ORV page for more information
Park Passes
Park passes, including: America the Beautiful, Veteran, Lifetime, etc., are UNAVAILABLE for purchase/pickup within Big Cypress. Shark Valley Visitor Center (Everglades) is the closest location to Big Cypress for purchase.
Big Cypress National Preserve issues temporary closure for Mullet Prescribed Fire
Big Cypress National Preserve has issued a temporary closure during prescribed fire activity beginning June 9, 2025. To learn more about what areas and activities the closure entails, click the link
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