Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains tonight, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Dangerously cold temperatures will persist across the eastern U.S. into early February. There is increasing confidence for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 12:36:23 pm AST

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National Weather Service Miami - South Florida

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[Jan 29th] A north to northwest swell will increase seas up to 7 feet across the offshore Atlantic waters. Therefore: 🌊 Mariners: A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through midnight. 🚩 Beachgoers: There is a High Rip Current Risk for the northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern USVI. Stay out of the water! Stay alert and stay safe! 🚤🏊‍♂️ ***** Una marejada del norte a noroeste aumentará el oleaje hasta 7 pies a través de las aguas del Atlántico mar afuera. Por lo tanto: 🌊 Marineros: Una Advertencia para Operadores de Embarcaciones Pequeñas está en efecto hasta la medianoche de hoy. 🚩 Bañistas: Existe un Alto Riesgo de Corrientes Marinas para las playas expuestas del norte en Puerto Rico, Culebra y el norte de las Islas Vírgenes Estadounidenses. ¡Manténgase fuera del agua! ¡Manténgase alerta y seguro! 🚤🏊‍♂️ #PRwx #USVIwx

Jan 29: 🌦️Mainly fair weather conditions are expected throughout the day with passing showers likely over portions of the USVI and northern/eastern Puerto Rico, and afternoon showers over the northwestern quadrant of Puerto Rico. ***** 🌦️Se esperan condiciones del tiempo mayormente estables durante el día con aguaceros pasajeros sobre sectores de las Islas Vírgenes y el norte/este de Puerto Rico, y aguaceros de la tarde sobre el cuadrante noroeste de Puerto Rico. #PRwx #USVIwx

Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

NWS San Juan, PR