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Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest; Above Normal Temperatures for the West

Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Southern Plains and Southern Rockies this weekend due to strong winds and dry conditions. Warm temperatures will continue across the Great Basin and Southwest this weekend. Read More >

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Great Lakes Beach Hazards

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Great Lakes Beach Hazards

Know Before You Go!

The 2024 NWS Great Lakes Beach/Swim Forecast Season has ended. 

Beach/Swim forecasts will resume prior to Memorial Day 2025.

About Great Lakes Beach Forecasts & Statements: Beach forecasts contain a daily swim risk, which is based on that days threat of high waves and dangerous currents. Beach hazard statements provide additional details on high swim risk days. Use the interactive map below to view the beach forecast and Beach Hazard Statements. 

 

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