Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:52:35 am AST

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[Marzo 19] Hay un Riesgo Alto de Corrientes Marinas para las playas del este, norte y sureste de Puerto Rico y las Islas Virgenes Estadounidenses. #prwx #usviwx

[March 19th] High Rip Current Risk in effect for all east, north and southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Hay un Riesgo Alto de Corrientes Marinas para las playas del este, norte y sureste de Puerto Rico y las Islas Virgenes Estadounidenses. #prwx #usviwx

🌊🚨NWS San Juan invites you to participate in the upcoming Caribe Wave 2026: Tsunami Exercise. 📆This DRILL is scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, 2026, at 11 AM AST. 🔗Register at: tsunamizone.org/register | 🌊🚨El SNM en San Juan le invita a participar en el próximo Caribe Wave 2026: Ejercicio de Tsunami. 📆Este SIMULACRO se llevará a cabo el jueves, 19 de marzo de 2026, a las 11 AM AST. 🔗Regístrese en: tsunamizone.org/register #PRwx #USVIwx #CaribeWave #CaribeWave2026 #Tsunamis #TsunamiPreparedness